New Orleans council eyes tiered Mardi Gras permit fees as krewes face steep increases A proposed new Carnival parade permit fee system now heads to the New Orleans City Council for a vote after passing out of a committee Monday morning. New Orleans leaders have advanced a proposal to implement a tiered permit fee system for Mardi nirans2026-08-31T17:37:44-05:00August 31st, 2026|News, WDSU| Related Posts New Orleans inmate escape trial delayed again due to attorney changes Gallery New Orleans inmate escape trial delayed again due to attorney changes Shots fired in New Orleans’ Holy Cross neighborhood trigger SWAT roll on Royal Street Gallery Shots fired in New Orleans’ Holy Cross neighborhood trigger SWAT roll on Royal Street Building collapse in French Quarter closes Dauphine Street off to traffic Gallery Building collapse in French Quarter closes Dauphine Street off to traffic