With 12th Night on Jan. 6 marking the start of Carnival, the 2025 season lasted 58 days. The 2026 season won't be quite as ...

and Venice, Italy, where Carnival traditions are longstanding. In its earliest days, many New Orleans costumes and designs were made in France. Mardi Gras Indians are particularly noted for their ...

The date for Mardi Gras this year is Tuesday, March 4 and it will be marked with huge celebrations in New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro and Venice ... and Shrove Tuesday, Carnival, and Ash Wednesday ...