Press events held today from Mobile, Ala., to New Orleans have filled in more details on the launch of two daily round trips ...

Tickets are now on sale for Amtrak's new Mardi Gras Service between Mobile and New Orleans, which will launch on 18 August.

Southeast Texas will return to Doggett Ford Park in 2026, pending approval from Jefferson County Commissioners.

The family-owned business, which designs and builds floats for Mardi Gras and other festivals far beyond New Orleans, celebrates its historic ties to the city with Mardi Gras World.

Mardi Gras Started in Mobile, Ala. Photo: Getty Images Carol M. Highsmith. Although Louisiana typically takes all the Mardi Gras shine, the celebration was originally born in good ol’ Alabama.

For instance, Beaumont’s annual Mardi Gras Southeast Texas festival, which ran from Feb. 28 to March 2, draws thousands of visitors each year. Texas is also home to the nation’s third-largest ...

Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans. Friday, Jun 27, 2025. New Delhi o C. Subscribe.

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season.

But Mardi Gras is an entire season, often called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

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.

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of ...

There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know.