Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ...

Carnival season that began less than a week after the tragic New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street and included a ...

Well-known traditions of New Orleans Mardi Gras are a version of historic celebrations, but true Cajun tradition is found in ...

Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will ...

There’s much more to the annual tradition of Mardi Gras than partying. Check out our sampling of Mardi Gras history, trivia, ...

MAMOU, La. (WAFB) - In Mamou, Louisiana, Cajun traditions are celebrated with enthusiasm, especially during Mardi Gras. The festivities include horseback riding, chicken racing, and mudsliding, with ...

Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers against bringing umbrellas and tents as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes were expected to strike Louisiana and ...

“Mardi Gras has grown into a vibrant cultural celebration that embodies the heart and soul of Louisiana. From the intricate costumes to the carefully prepared meals shared among family and ...

Mardi Gras happens every year. It's the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday starts Lent for Christians. Lent is when people give things up. Mardi Gras is a big party before that.

Carnival Season’s final parades in Louisiana’s most populous city, which is world-famous for its Mardi Gras bash ... spectacular beaded and bejeweled costumes are topped with feathered ...

The confetti and glitter are settling on another Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras after tens of thousands partied through ...

When thinking about Louisiana Mardi Gras, the first thing that usually ... During the run, participants are dressed in traditional, celebratory costumes consisting of fringed clothing, bizarre ...