Dean shares with us some of her tips and tricks for celebrating Mardi Gras like you're in New Orleans, from classic traditions to decorative ideas around the home. More: 5 king cakes you can order ...

Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday in French, is a celebration that starts on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.It is observed by millions all around the world and is often referred to as Carnival ...

Mardi Gras season begins on Jan. 6, the Epiphany, but its duration changes each year based on Easter. It always runs until Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent ...

Although New Orleans is often credited with starting Mardi Gras in the US, technically speaking the honor should go to Mobile, Alabama.

Mardi Gras is almost upon us. Who doesn’t like Jambalaya or Red Beans and Rice? Or one of my absolute favorites – Bananas ...

Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is a vibrant and festive celebration that marks the culmination of Carnival season. Rooted in religious traditions and celebrated around the world, Mardi Gras ...

Our focus this year is on one last family-friendly gathering where everyone can spend time together and enjoy the things they ...

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

That title goes to Mobile, Alabama. Though there is some debate, historians say as early as 1703, French settlers in Mobile started holding Mardi Gras celebrations, beating the big easy by about ...

Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service passenger rail ensures trains will arrive just in time for New Orleans Saints football season.