Carnival Krewes Could Face Higher Costs to Roll as City Council Weighs New Tax

Carnival krewes could face higher costs to roll as City Council weighs new tax

The proposed fee, capped at $45,000 per parade, would help close a $4 million gap between Carnival costs and city revenue.

New Orleans City Council defers vote on proposed parade fees

The New Orleans City Council deferred voting on a proposed ordinance that would impose parade fees.

Council puts off vote on Mardi Gras float fee

New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno is proposing an $850-per-float fee for Mardi Gras krewes, to help cover the city's cost of sanitation, public safety, and other parade season-related expenses.