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The satirical Mardi Gras troupe emphasized local humor -- and strenuously avoided any shots at the sitting president.

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The Conservative Political Action Conference was a pageant of outlandish costumes and cruel humor. But don’t be distracted by ...

In the mountain village of Distomo, the “Koudounaraioi” — literally, the “Bell People” — transform themselves into half-human ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give ...

The red carpet is open ahead of the 97th Academy Awards, which are set to kick off at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles at 7 p ...

Brazil’s Carnival muse this year isn’t one of the divas or drum queens parading with the Rio de Janeiro samba schools.

More than just a party, Carnival is a tradition steeped in history. We delve into unique celebrations across the islands, ...

Photograph By Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Much of Trinidadian culture perfectly complements the energy of ...

Carnevale di Ivrea, in a charming Italian village in the Alps, is a beloved, booze-fueled ode to a medieval heroine—even if ...

What do the ancient Romans have to do with Carnival? What role does the number 11 play? We dig deep into the roots of the ...