Mardi Gras is almost over. Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to the Christian Lenten season, Mardi Gras has since expanded from a single day of observation to weeks (or months ...

Get your beads and King Cakes out! Mardi Gras is officially upon us! The annual celebration is one of the most iconic cultural events in the United States, known for exuberant parades, festive ...

It may not have the French architectural charm of Nola, but Lake Charles’s vibrant celebrations have a certain je ne sais quoi, finds Rashmi Narayan ...

"I have to look at the safety first," the parish president said. Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and altered in New Orleans due to the dangers posed by ...

The traditional Cajun Mardi Gras celebration in Mamou draws thousands ... foot or trailer make their way through rural neighborhoods singing in French and "begging" for gumbo ingredients.

When thinking about Louisiana Mardi Gras, the first thing that usually comes to mind is New Orleans Mardi Gras, with its crowned royalty and elaborate parades. However, the most authentic ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the main routes as some revelers get fancied up for ...

What is the meaning of Fat Tuesday? Fat Tuesday is the English translation of Mardi Gras. While Mardi Gras is often used, inaccurately, to refer to the entirety of the Carnival season, it’s ...

NEW ORLEANS — The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club takes to the streets on Mardi Gras Day, showcasing more than 100 years of Carnival tradition. "On behalf of the Zulu Associated Blessing Club ...

Carnival season is in full effect and has been for weeks. Now, it's almost time for Mardi Gras! Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to the Christian Lenten season, Mardi Gras has ...