and holds awards from The Society of Illustrators and The Art Directors Club. Mistretta's artistic tributes to New Orleans don't end with the Mardi Gras prints. A "Jazz Heritage" poster features ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The good times and parades still rolled in New Orleans for Mardi Gras Day celebrations early Tuesday, ahead of expected severe winds, thunderstorms and tornado warnings in the ...

New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for weeks until the actual holiday itself. Whether you're a local ...

He tried the Library of Congress, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ... find on many old New Orleans homes. One float displays Rex, the king of Mardi Gras who to this day is anointed ...

The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily banned when Spain took control of New Orleans. Mardi Gras is celebrated annually, with the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — By day ... week creating her Black Masking Indian suit as Queen of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe. She’s known for her intricate beadwork, even being featured ...

Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will continue every day through Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Costumed ...

While one of the most famous Mardi Gras celebrations is in New Orleans, the holiday is celebrated across the globe, from North America, to South America, Europe and Asia. Footage from the USA ...

Cart Blackwell, Mobile Carnival Museum Curator "They encompass the fine art of sculpture ... So remember, even though New Orleans is well-known for its Mardi Gras celebration, make no mistake ...