In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street, plans to crack down on the "Krewe of Chad" have changed.

KICK-OFF TO CARNIVAL BICENTENNIAL ... St. Ferdinand St. in New Orleans, on Feb. 13, 7:30 p.m. The evening will include readings by Penda Smith and Alex Jennings and live painting by Jason Rodriguez.

At the ball of Les Masques, Queen Lily LeBlanc waves her glittering scepter just before her white gown is splashed with a ...