The King Cake is an iconic symbol of Mardi Gras, a tradition deeply rooted in culture, religion, and celebration. With ...

Each year on Jan. 6, as other Americans are taking down their Christmas decorations, residents in New Orleans and other parts of the Gulf South start hanging Mardi Gras beads and ordering their ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the Mardi Gras masks.

Mardi Gras is known as one of the biggest parties in the world, and this year, the party begins on Jan. 6 and runs through March 4. The culture in New Orleans during Mardi Gras is rich ...

Another name for the Mardi Gras season is "Carnival." The name may derive from the medieval Latin word, "carnelevarium," which means "to take away or remove meat," according to the History Channel.

Today the Imperial Calcasieu Museum is hosting a night for patrons to mingle with artists, explore exceptional local art, ...

Mardi Gras has an interesting history in the United States that dates back to the extremely late 1600s and early 1700s. Prior to is Christian transformation, it was a pagan celebration of spring ...

Here's what you need to know about Mardi Gras in Mississippi, where to find family fun events around the state during Carnival, when to get king cake.