The dame costume, meant to be comfortable and flattering for women of all sizes and shapes, consists of black bloomers, a ...

Twelfth Night has passed, king cake sales and consumption are skyrocketing, and thoughts have turned to upcoming Mardi Gras ...

Malfunctioning bollards meant to protect Bourbon Street pedestrians were undergoing repairs, because of clogs caused by Mardi Gras beads ... after at least 15 people were killed during an attack ...

Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. March 4, 2025 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season celebrations ...

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.

SHREVEPORT, LA - A Shreveport Mardi Gras Krewe is urging riders not to throw Mardi Gras beads. In fact, the founder of the ...

Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces as they danced and celebrated together was truly rewarding,” said Jane Hudson, the ...

A freak winter storm the day before Washington Mardi Gras transformed Louisiana’s wealthiest, most powerful politicos into ...

According to Campbell, the Mardi Gras tree concept got started when someone removed all of their Christmas tree ornaments but kept the artificial tree up. The reason is a mystery. After returning home ...

The French holiday maintains a presence in the U.S. with Americans holding parades, eating king cakes and crafting beads with the ... Historically, on Mardi Gras, people were meant to use ...

Easter falls on April 20 this year. When people think New Orleans, they think Mardi Gras. The parades and beads are part of the city's branding year-round. But it might surprise you that's not ...