NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Under a clear blue sky, the Mardi Gras Indians took to the streets near A.L. Davis Park on Sunday (March ...

Saint Joseph's Night is a cultural and spiritual celebration observed in New Orleans, primarily by the Mardi Gras Indians, on the evening of March 19, the feast day of Saint Joseph. Hundreds of ...

The Backstreet Cultural Museum, a trove of Mardi Gras Indian suits, Baby Doll costumes and second-line paraphernalia, is expanding. Saturday is the grand opening of the museum’s new second-floor ...

It’s 72 and sunny on Mardi Gras Indian Uptown Super Sunday in New Orleans, and A.L. Davis Park is overflowing. Snakes and lizards drape across shoulders and around biceps. Leather body suits ...

This week, Michael Lewis learns about Mardi Gras Indian traditions with members of the Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indian Tribe. New Orleans Saints legend Pat Swilling, Sir Saint, and the Saints ...

By 8 a.m., the Baby Dolls come out. Next come the Mardi Gras Indians, a krewe in tribal clothes whose traditions date back to slavery. Then come the Zulu, whose members wear grass skirts and throw ...

Krewe officials said the parade’s launch plans to include camels to represent the three kings’ travel, Mardi Gras Indian representation and jesters holding satin and fringe banners.

The day begins with performances from One Shot Brass Band and multiple Mardi Gras Indian tribes, including the 7th Ward Hunters and Black Osceola. The Louisiana Folklife Village will feature Pow ...

Some artists and bands performed traditional Black Masking Indian music, which is driven by West African percussive rhythms, ...

Chip Off the Old Block masterfully combines the West African rhythms, funk and jazz influences of Mardi Gras Indian music with the deep, soulful blues of Memphis. The album features all-star musicians ...