“This sort of Mardi Gras, the debutante society ball, was actually mimicking the royalty in Europe and their coronations,” said Moss Bluff’s Deborah Lynn Dixon. Dixon has been designing Mardi Gras ...

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.

Indians—or Black Maskers, as many practitioners now prefer to be called—resilience isn’t just woven into the culture ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4 this year and is celebrated in many places including Florida. Many Florida cities are hosting Mardi Gras celebrations, including parades, live music ...

Mardi Gras is almost here, and you need Cajun food. We’re talking jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish by the pound — and don’t forget the King Cake. The pastry is a special treat that is shared ...