The good times are set to roll again in February for Mardi Gras! Galveston and city officials and event organizers are planning now for revelers' safety.

Officials with the New Orleans Police Department, along with Mayor LaToya Cantrell and New York Police Department Commissioner Bill Bratton will speak regarding safety at the upcoming Super Bowl, and Mardi Gras.

The consultant hired to help the New Orleans Police Department with its security plans for the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras spoke today. Bill Bratton said since he has arrived in town, he has witnessed a lot of extraordinary planning.

King cake season has finally arrived and it's a long one this year. Why it matters: The seasonal pastry is only available between Jan. 6 and Mardi Gras day, which is March 4 this year. Get it while you can.

Mardi Gras has been deemed the highest threat level under the Department of Homeland Security's Special Event Assessment Rating system for the first time, in response to the Jan. 1 vehicle attack on Bourbon Street that killed 14.

Following a New Year’s Day attack that killed 14, the Louisiana city known for its colorful Carnival festivities and parades is grappling with how to celebrate—and do so safely—in the wake of tragedy.