Carnival season is upon us. It is the annual Christian-rooted period spanning up to 10 days that allows for some extra indulging of food, drink and social gatherings. It culminates with the let-loose ...

Saturday's Grand Mardi Gras parade went off without a hitch despite construction on the traditional parade route that ...

As people head back to work this Tuesday after the long holiday weekend, New Orleans is celebrating Mardi Gras with beads flying, crawfish boiling, and parades rolling. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat ...

The Mystic Krewe of Barkus trotted and rolled through the French Quarter to the theme, "Wicked & Wagged: Barkus Believes in Change for Good." His Majesty XXXIII, King JoJo Kravitz, and Her Majesty ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Extravagant costumes, large parades and colorful masks are often associated with the all-out celebration known as Mardi Gras.

If you’ve heard of Mardi Gras, you’ve heard of Fat Tuesday. Known as Mardi Gras in French-speaking cultures, Fat Tuesday is also called Carnival Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Tuesday. Regardless ...

Beloved annual festival highlights local musicians, iconic Louisiana food vendors, and the culture of the historic ...