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.

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

The Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnival, begins on January 6th and ends on March 4th, 2025. The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, is a deeply interesting celebration that contrasts excessive eating and drinking starting in January with 40 days of fasting and penance starting on Ash ...

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 ...

The name “King Cake” is a reference to the Biblical story of the three kings or wisemen who brought gifts when Jesus was born ...

Arthur Hardy has forgotten more about Carnival than most people will ever know. Such is the depth of knowledge, and the ...

The Carencro Mardi Gras Association recently shared an update on social media, outlining some key changes. One notable shift: ...

“We can’t let terrorism win by changing everything we’ve done for so many years, so well,” Montano said. He says parade routes are not changing right now. He says there were talks to change some ...

The holiday season may have wrapped with the new year but those who participate in Mardi Gras are kicking off another round of celebrations. The Mardi Gras season known as "Carnival" commences ...