Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday, is a festive celebration which occurs the day before Ash Wednesday. Locally, some ...

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Indians have a rich cultural history in New Orleans dating back to the 19th century. A queen in one tribe says this is her last year parading and she’s concerned about how her culture continues to be ...

Five things to do in Augusta this weekend include Mardi Gras events, a comedy show, a Black History exhibit, a kayak trip and ...

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying individuals who are accused of ...

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

The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

Family First has called for an end to taxpayer funding of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.This follows images posted on ...

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of the ...

Mardi Gras is all about big parades, bold colors and even bigger celebrations. But this year, severe weather is taking center stage.

Mardi Gras is on March 4. It’s now a day of festivities, celebrations, parades, good food (think gumbo, beignets and jambalaya), and more. How did it become Fat Tuesday? According to history.com ...