NEW ORLEANS — Stepped-up security measures are now in place in New Orleans ahead of the big Mardi Gras celebration. Public safety officials spent the day installing concrete barricades and wedge ...

The annual carnival comes in the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack. More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes ...

NBC News' Jesse Kirsch speaks with New Orleans officials on the expanded security in the city. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

Homeland Security is one of several agencies investigating the deadly attack on Bourbon Street that occurred on New Year's Eve. The agency, which is also responsible for security during the ...