Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the ...

An early news account that quoted participants themselves appeared Feb. 18, 1895. That year, a tribe from downtown took the ...

All 35 krewes will dedicate their parades to the victims of the New Year’s Day terrorist attack. NEW ORLEANS — It’s a parade ...

Carnival begins with Three Kings Day ... Along with the trademark colors of Mardi Gras parade floats, elaborate masks are a signature part of the holiday fun. The usage of masks dates back ...

At the ball of Les Masques, Queen Lily LeBlanc waves her glittering scepter just before her white gown is splashed with a ...

Mardi Gras will be celebrated a bit later this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare now by learning all about the holiday. Before the big day – or week for our New Orleans ...