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 ...

Andrea Mistretta has been a vibrant force in the world of Mardi Gras art since 1986 ... lives and works out of New Jersey, she feels a deep connection to New Orleans. Despite the distance ...

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 ...

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 ...

according to the Mardi Gras New Orleans website. It always falls on the final Tuesday immediately preceding Ash Wednesday. Observed in New Orleans, the Carnival season began on Jan. 6 this year ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

In New Orleans, the change from Mardi Gras to Lent is striking. Easter is a week away, ending 40 days of repentance and fasting for Christians known as Lent. In New Orleans, the contrast from ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans may look a little different for 2025 Carnival season thanks to a few new rules passed by city officials — but no worries, the party will still go on in full force.