The science fiction-oriented Chewbacchus Mardi Gras parade rolls Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. with the theme the Superb Owl, a silly satire of the big game ...

The decidedly do-it-yourself, 200-member Krewe Mosaïque marches through the center of the French Quarter on Saturday, Jan. 25 ...

Mobile isn’t the only place to celebrate Mardi Gras in Alabama. Gulf Shores, one hour south by car, has some of the USA’s prettiest white-sand beaches and this year hosts the 46th Annual Mardi Gras ...

The Krewe des Fleurs will debut their 2025 costume on Jan. 11, 2025, at 3 p.m. at Armstrong Park, marking the beginning of Mardi Gras season ... stroll through the French Quarter.

I spent the day after that horrific New Year’s Day atrocity in the French Quarter, watching how the hospitality sector in the city’s historic core was faring. It turned into a solo tour of the ...

While Bourbon Street can be avoided (unless it’s your first visit to New Orleans—you have to experience it), the French Quarter ... constructed Mardi Gras costumes, memorabilia of the numerous ...

She ran around in silver sparkling shoes, her faux chainmail tunic shimmering in the freezing breeze, maneuvering horses made of paper mâché, a giant green dragon, and sheep constructed from milk ...

During Harrison’s time as police chief, a drunken driver plowed into Mardi Gras parade-goers in 2017, injuring 28 people. New Orleans hosted multiple Super Bowls during Harrison’s career at ...

In the U.S., on Mardi Gras day, outdoor celebrations last until midnight, until party-goers are "asked to clear off the street," according to the French Quarter official website. Is Mardi Gras ...