Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a ...

Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

The spirit of Mardi Gras is alive and well: the love of life (joie de vivre), the enjoyment of music, food (especially king ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last day of a three-day festival (some believe longer) known as Carnival, characterized by ...

Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes were filling the streets as New Orleans prepared to celebrate ...

Governor John Bel Edwards reiterated Sunday that last month's Mardi Gras celebrations weren't cancelled or downsized because "not one person" at the federal level directed the state to take such ...

The city born to celebrate is doing just that And will be all the way through Fat Tuesday. But Mobile Police continues to warn revelers -- don’t let parking put a damper on your party. The Maids ...

Beans, veggies, sausage, and Cajun spices come together for a family dinner that captures authentic New Orleans flavor for your Mardi Gras celebration. Cajun Dirty Rice. Photo credit: Upstate ...

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.