The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

While New Orleans has made a name for itself in terms of Mardi Gras, other countries also celebrate the event, including France, Italy, Brazil, Germany, Trinidad and Tobago and Belgium ...

Laissez les bons temps rouler! “Let the good times roll!” is the official approach to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. There’s much more to this annual tradition than partying. Read on for our ...

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of ...

Big Chief Demond Melancon wears his Red Cloud suit amongst other members of Mardi Gras Indian tribes ... More during Mardi Gras 2014. In February 2021, the usual bustle of New Orleans’ Canal ...

Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day. The city’s iconic Fat Tuesday parades are adapting to the ...

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season.

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of ...

The public is invited to celebrate the Mardi Gras season, catch a few beads, and spend time with neighbors during the upcoming Krewe of Artemis Parade.

Thousands of people packed downtown Jackson for the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade.For 42 years, it's been a stable place in the city, often called "Green Mardi Gras."It showcased decretive floats, the ...