More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans ...

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How did Mardi Gras, a religious holiday, become a time to cut loose and party hard? It originated from French tradition and ...

New Orleans' efforts to reduce Mardi Gras waste and reuse beads and throws have been ongoing for decades and involve a ...

Historic Athens Mardi Gras is returning for its seventh year, celebrating Fat Tuesday with entertainment, cuisine, drinks, ...

Louisiana revelers who want to experience a Mardi Gras celebration that has been going on since the 1700's are being told "Don't Go". Here's why.

With Carnival season in full swing and thousands of visitors expected, medical professionals are growing more concerned about the increasing measles outbreak.

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, marks the final day of the Carnival season before Lent begins. Taking place on March 4 this year, ...

A “cultural revolution on wheels.” That's how the Krewe of ALLA describes its Mardi Gras parade this year. Named in honor of ...

Masking was a competitive business in the 1920 and '30s, when Carnival contests gave winners cash, merchandise, and even gold ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, also known as Carnival, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a grand, final celebration on March 4, better known as Fat Tuesday. Originating from ...

Fat Tuesday is just a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything you need to know about Mardi ...