Let's take a closer look at the rich history behind this lively holiday, which stretches back centuries to ancient traditions and French colonial influences. Mardi Gras is a weeks-long celebration ...

In French, Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday,” another name for the holiday. Carnival begins with Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany and Little Christmas, and is a pre-Lent festival ...

Mardi Gras in Louisiana is a beloved holiday, and its also a notorious cultural tradition. Louisiana celebrates Mardi Gras due to the French-Catholic settlers who inhabited Louisiana during the ...

When thinking about Louisiana Mardi Gras, the first thing that usually comes to mind is New Orleans Mardi Gras, with its crowned royalty and elaborate parades. However, the most authentic ...

What started as a one-day holiday has turned into weeks ... in the Binghamton area in 2025. This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4.

Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday ... and stuffed animals. Mardi Gras is a holiday in 29 Louisiana parishes and two counties in Alabama. It’s a holiday in Florida for any counties with carnival ...

What’s known as the city of Mobile was first a French colony ... Things changed, however, when the state officially made Mardi Gras a holiday and specified that folks could wear masks ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — City of New Orleans officials announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25, that trash and recycling collection will not happen during the Mardi Gras holiday. City officials said that in ...