It is observed by millions all around the world and is often referred to as Carnival. While Mardi Gras and Carnival are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two.

Mardi Gras is a global festival that drives tourism year after year. As destinations compete for attention with their individual attributes, these are some of the top options to consider. ByRamsey ...

What will you see? No two places have the same answer. To help you out, we’ve broken down 19 Carnival celebrations around the world—and everything you need to know to take part, or simply ...

Mardi Gras activities range from wild to elegant ... While there are many fantastic places to celebrate Carnival around the ...

Either way, calling Carnival a tradition with exclusively Western or Christian roots is likely too limiting. Today, the winter festival is celebrated in more than 50 countries around the world ...

The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is known around the world and may rightly call itself the "greatest show on Earth." During the 5-day festivities, beginning this Friday and lasting until ...

Annual festivals, a community cookout and local theater are among the fun activities happening in the Peoria area this weekend.