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National Guard exits New Orleans as federal surge winds down

About 350 troops have been in the city since December.

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The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Louisiana National Guard" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/23/trump-national-guard-new-orleans-louisiana-deployment" data-vars-content-id="e0350341-b3fd-452d-a914-ebc18ccae75d" data-vars-headline="National Guard exits New Orleans as federal surge winds down" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2025/12/23/trump-national-guard-new-orleans-louisiana-deployment" target="_self">Louisiana National Guard</a> leaves New Orleans this weekend.Why it matters: The departure ends two months of heightened federal law enforcement presence in the city, sparked by Gov. Jeff Landry&#x27;s request and backed by President Trump.

Tree giveaway returns to New Orleans on Saturday

The NOLA Tree Project is trying to replace trees lost during Hurricane Katrina.

Residents in metro <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="837dc1f7-d869-43c3-bebe-c0d199dd5871" data-vars-headline="Tree giveaway returns to New Orleans on Saturday" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a> can get free trees this weekend at the NOLA Tree Project&#x27;s biggest giveaway of the year.Why it matters: Trees help absorb stormwater runoff and mitigate extreme heat.

15+ New Orleans festivals to put on your calendar this spring

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It&#x27;s spring, the most glorious time of the year in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="New Orleans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" data-vars-content-id="e5c332d0-e0c7-4adf-859b-8738284deb05" data-vars-headline="15+ New Orleans festivals to put on your calendar this spring" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans" target="_self">New Orleans</a>. Crawfish are boiling, it doesn&#x27;t feel like a furnace outside yet and everything is blooming.Why it matters: This is one of the busiest social periods of the year, with festivals almost every weekend.

New Orleans leaders hail Mardi Gras as "resounding success"

Mardi Gras

New Orleans leaders say <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mardi Gras" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/mardi-gras" data-vars-content-id="8b483573-bcba-4485-a0d3-ed7d549bac53" data-vars-headline="New Orleans leaders hail Mardi Gras as &quot;resounding success&quot;" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/mardi-gras" target="_self">Mardi Gras</a> was a &quot;resounding success,&quot; citing robust tourism numbers, great weather and no major public safety issues.Why it matters: The city relies on Mardi Gras for an economic boost.

When the solar eclipse will be visible in New Orleans and tips for viewing

Check out these eclipse parties and rooftop bars.

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It&#x27;s time for the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="solar eclipse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/03/26/total-solar-eclipses-pathway-louisiana" data-vars-content-id="47f4eaf1-2093-45ce-8887-54498312a3fe" data-vars-headline="When the solar eclipse will be visible in New Orleans and tips for viewing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/03/26/total-solar-eclipses-pathway-louisiana" target="_self">solar eclipse</a> in New Orleans, and we&#x27;ve got all the things you need to know from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="where to find glasses" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/04/04/free-eclipse-glasses-where-buy-stores-new-orleans-louisiana" data-vars-content-id="47f4eaf1-2093-45ce-8887-54498312a3fe" data-vars-headline="When the solar eclipse will be visible in New Orleans and tips for viewing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/new-orleans/2024/04/04/free-eclipse-glasses-where-buy-stores-new-orleans-louisiana" target="_self">where to find glasses</a> to who is hosting public parties.Why it matters: Because science is cool.