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

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite ...

The Mardi Gras Indians continue to evolve with the times, yet they remain a lasting reflection of the foundation of deep ...

NEW ORLEANS — Carnival season kicked off on January 6 with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line and an annual procession honoring Joan of Arc in the French Quarter. Here are the ...

Join the staff for a colorful Mardi Gras celebration, where children can unleash their creativity by crafting and decorating their very own festive masks. The library will provide supplies to ...

The Baton Rouge Mardi Gras Festival is returning for its 12th year, and once again, it's a two-part celebration. A pre-party will take place from 7 p.m. to midnight on Thursday, Feb. 27 ...

HOUMA, La. (WGNO) — Houma city officials have released the schedule for their Mardi Gras 2025 parades. They say Mardi Gras in Houma is a “true Cajun celebration” with 14 parades consisting ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Mardi Gras season is in full swing and one of the largest parades is set to roll this weekend - The Krewe of Centaur. For many, security is top of mind, so local law ...

It is preferred that guests wear masks ... linen and a centerpiece. Guests can further decorated them may decorate their table from 4 PM to 6 PM on the event day. The best-decorated table will win a ...

jester masks, colorful beads, and Cajun-inspired dishes in Louisville, it must mean it's time to celebrate Mardi Gras, which is French for "Fat Tuesday." Mardi Gras is a celebration that takes ...

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - When many think of Mardi Gras, they may think of beads, king cake, and parades. However, its history is much deeper than that. Coastal Mississippi Mardi Gras Museum ...

Take a look at photos from the parades. Parade watchers cheer for throws during the Ocean Springs Elks Club Mardi Gras Parade in Ocean Springs on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hannah Ruhoff Sun Herald ...