Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, marks the final day of the Carnival season before Lent begins. Taking place on March 4 this year, this festival is known for its parades, elaborate costumes and rich foods.

King cake is said to have originated in Old World France and Spain and came to be associated with Epiphany during the Middle ...

A London-based digital artist of Jamaican heritage, Vince Fraser calls his work Afro-surrealism. Combining images and video ...

ST. MARTIN PARISH — The Lake Fosse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade brought together the community to celebrate the lively tradition of Mardi Gras with music, beads, and family at the forefront.

MAMOU, La. (WAFB) - In Mamou, Louisiana, Cajun traditions are celebrated with enthusiasm, especially during Mardi Gras. The festivities include horseback riding, chicken racing, and mudsliding ...

Mardi Gras traditions range from parades and parties, to colorful beads and masks and of course, plenty of king cake. The holiday, also known as Fat Tuesday, is also a signifier for the beginning ...

New Orleans committee reviews Mardi Gras safety and city violations, focusing on the NOPD's efforts to balance tradition and ...

The origins of the Mardi Gras Indians remain unclear, with some accounts tracing their roots back to the late 1800s. Their elaborate suits pay homage to African and Native American heritage, each ...

Well-known traditions of New Orleans Mardi Gras are a version of historic celebrations, but true Cajun tradition is found in Courir de Mardi Gras.

Pensacola's Mardi Gras celebrations have been met with exuberance since they got rolling in 1900, but keeping traditions alive has been intentional.

On Thursday, July 3, the Sioux City Mardi Gras Parade will take place along the Riverfront, beginning at the Wesley Parkway bridge. The route will head east on Larsen Park Road, where it will travel ...

Lundi Gras revelry honors old and new traditions as the day has grown from one of rest and preparation for Mardi Gras into a day of partying in its own right. That was especially so this year as ...