Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ...

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give up habits for 40 days.

The festivities include parades throughout the historic French Quarter, as revelers eat king cakes and toss green, purple, and gold beads into the crowd. Mardi Gras, which began as a religious ...

What is a krewe? And why do we eat king cake? Knowing these essential Mardi Gras facts will make the celebration all the more ...

This year's Mardi Gras theme "free ... On one, there are yellow shells illustrating how shell work is important to the women in La Perouse. Another shows the Aboriginal flag in the shape of ...

All vehicles parked inside the parade route will be towed More than 50 car barriers will be used downtown Pensacola is closing more roads for Mardi Gras parades this year to increase security.

It is called Fat Tuesday because, on this last day of Mardi Gras, people stuff themselves ... and is typically decorated with vibrant purple, green, and gold sugar or icing. Here is my riff ...

APALACHICOLA, Fla. (WCTV) - Calling all dog and Mardi Gras lovers alike! The Mystic Krewe of the Salty Barkers is preparing for its 14th annual event. The 2025 Apalachicola Mardi Gras Barkus ...