Why do we celebrate Mardi Gras right in the US?
The origins of Mardi Gras go all the way back to medieval Europe where communities in Italy and France counted down the final days before Lent by living it up. According to historians, a large steer or ox was paraded through the streets then slaughtered and eaten.
A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of ...
Mardi Gras Parade will soon light up the streets of Dothan. You may be interested to learn about the history behind the ...
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The CHRISTUS Ochsner Lake Area Krewe de NICU found the sweetest babies all dressed up and ready to “laissez les bons temps rouler!” We wish the best for these tiny revelers ...
There’s much more to the annual tradition of Mardi Gras than partying. Check out our sampling of Mardi Gras history, trivia, ...
The first Black Queen of New Orleans' ALLA Parade dedicated her ride to a civil rights advocate and a diversity at Mardi Gras ...
At the 15th annual festival, the legacy of founder and organizer Tom Hall loomed large. at City Roots Farm, which hosts the ...
Our KPLC First Alert Weather Day continues as we track strong winds and the potential for strong-to-severe storms throughout ...
Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.
Despite gloomy skies and steady rain, the 70th annual Krewe Chic A La Pie parade in Kaplan carried on in true Mardi Gras spirit, proving once again that the weather can’t stop the party.
With 12th Night on Jan. 6 marking the start of Carnival, the 2025 season lasted 58 days. The 2026 season won't be quite as ...
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