Aside from parties and politicking, each year's Washington Mardi Gras has a mission. Here's what this year's event is trying ...

Ready to celebrate Mardi Gras like a king? If you're planning on baking a traditional king cake, there are some expert tips ...

Junior Auxiliary of Saline County is gearing up for their 10th annual gala, scheduled for Feb. 8 at the Benton Event Center.

The big crowds always demand a big public safety effort and that's especially true this year after a New Year’s Day attack in ...

Mardi Gras season is in full swing across Acadiana and one Lafayette krewe is ready to celebrate. The Krewe of Carnviale en Rio marked the start of the season with the ceremonial Cutting of the King ...

where they joined a line of customers anxious to get their hands on the coveted Mardi Gras treat from Dong Phuong Bakery in New Orleans. Simply the best, several of the 52 people in line said ...

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The Mardi Gras season is officially upon us, and the Krewe of Rio invites the public to join in the festivities at its King Cake Cutting Ceremony. The event will take place at 3:30 p.m. Friday ...

Decorating Mardi Gras king cakes at Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant in New Orleans. Photo by C. Ross for The Washington Post via Getty Images Elias Alvarado rolling out butter for a king cake at ...

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 ...

Today, Mardi Gras is seen as a chance to go all out and party before the solemn period of Lent. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," according to Britannica. Historically, on Mardi Gras ...