Holidays

We'll see one more parade Monday night than normal thanks to the weekend's wet weather. The Children's Parade will roll tonight a 6 from its normal starting point by the court house. The Queen's Parade will also roll at 6 from its normal starting point.

(Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) It's carnival time again! All over Acadiana, preparations are taking place to celebrate Mardi  Gras 2012. From the Mardi Gras Balls to the parades, here's a list of what's going on and when here in Acadiana for Mardi Gras 2012. (UPDATE – Youngsvi... Read More ...

Unless you plan to be in St. Martinville for the New Comers parade Saturday, don't try to make a trip there.

It will be another day of bands, food, craft and fun for the St. Martinville La Grande Boucherie on February 18th.

Need the latest Mardi Gras information? Well there's an app for that. The Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association has unveiled a new app for both iPhone and Android devices.

Several people were injured and a mall entrance partly destroyed early Friday in Alexandria as shoppers stampeded trying to get their hands on the new retro Nike Air Jordan sneakers.

The "White Plains Journal" is reporting on a story about a New York teacher who had to apologize to her class about something she said about Santa Clause.

George Choplin, Knights of Columbus Christmas Parade Chairman, joined "Mornings With Ken and Bernie" today to talk about the upcoming parade in St. Martinville this Sunday, December 11th at 2 p.m.

This Sunday afternoon's Sonic Christmas Parade will highlight, not only Santa Claus, but all of Acadiana's veterans according to Gary Wilkerson with Sonic.

The last Honor Air Flight from Acadiana occurred this weekend.

On Memorial Day, we commemorate all the U.S. soldiers who've died while serving our country. With so many of our servicemen and women currently on dangerous overseas assignments, it's also a time to think about their sacrifice, and the sacrifice of their families back home. In these videos, families of soldiers get the surprise and relief of a lifetime when their loved ones return home from duty u

is reporting that the many millions of people are going to be taking to the nations roadways to get away for the weekend with most people having Monday off for the Memorial Day holiday.

Since we can’t spend the entire Memorial Day weekend barbecuing, many Americans observe the day by hopping over to the local cinema to take in a blockbuster movie and some free air conditioning. Memorial Day 2011 boasts some great flicks, from the Kenneth Branagh-directed treatment of "Thor" to the much-anticipated sequel to "The Hangover" to Woody Allen's first critical hit in

Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of barbecue season and will find many Americans firing up the grill this holiday weekend. Part of the beauty of grilling is its simplicity. But that shouldn't mean you can't improve your grill repertoire or technique. We've compiled a list of recipes and tips that can help you become a master of the open flame. Check them out...

In honor of Memorial Day, and all the barbecuing that will take place during the three-day weekend, we've compiled a gallery of handmade aprons from craft site Etsy that are sure to let everyone know who's boss of the grill. - Contributed by Jeremy Taylor

While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies. Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind. Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.