The city of New Orleans might still be recovering from hosting the Super Bowl, but that’s not stopping the birthplace of jazz music from getting ready to celebrate it’s biggest annual holiday this ...

Jambalaya Jambalaya is a beloved dish during Mardi Gras, showcasing the fusion of French, Spanish and African influences in ...

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 ...

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.

New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have ...

A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of ...

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 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 ...