Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans. We loved seeing your creations this season. Here are a few that caught our eye. The members of Krewe des Fleurs make ...

Mardi Gras 2025 may not have been the biggest on record, but it was the biggest post-pandemic Carnival, with hotel occupancy ...

People gather to see pets dressed up in costumes, during the last Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans this Carnival season ...

(AP Video: Stephen Smith) Joe Luscy, an employee with IV Waste, the company tasked with cleaning up the French Quarter after Mardi Gras, coordinates logistics on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, amid a ...

Courir de Mardi Gras is rooted in French medieval history and is comprised of many rituals in order to celebrate Fat Tuesday, which is a holiday that can be traced back to medieval Europe and ...

This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter.

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 ...

The holiday is observed with parties and feasts, often incorporating rich foods before the fasting season of Lent. Mardi Gras ...

Here's everything to know. This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season ...