Karen Thibodeaux, the owner of Vacajun is known for making costumes for the Mardi Gras season. It was orginally just a sewing business at her home, but it progressed to Mardi Gras ball gowns and ...

The way we dress to celebrate Mardi Gras now is reminiscent of traditions that once were. “It’ll be about six feet tall by the time all the feathers are in it,” said Smith. Valerie Smith and her team ...

His costume was a Mardi Gras character getting a box of decorations ... “It has something for the adults, it has music for the end of the night,” said Michelle Toreck.

Mardi Gras World offers a close-up look at some of the flamboyant floats and costumes used during New ... 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission costs $22 for adults and $17 for seniors, students and ...

When they thought about costumes, they decided to learn some beadwork techniques from Mardi Gras Indians. “Once they taught us their techniques, we started finding our own techniques ...

“If you have Mardi Gras beads, do not allow children or adults to put them in their mouths and always wash hands after handling the beads,” The Ecology Center said. But alternatives to ...

KICK-OFF: Ready to get the Mardi party started? City Walk BHAM is hosting a Mardi Gras celebration on Jan. 24—put on your beads, join the golf cart parade + get dressed to impress👇 NowPartner #citywa ...

Opening Jan. 7, visit the Mardi Gras room at the Lafayette Museum, Historic Home and Gardens on 1122 Lafayette St. The Lafayette Museum is hosting a collection of stunning costumes and other Mardi ...

ASHEVILLE - Asheville Mardi Gras revelers are revving up for a wild ... and floats and march through the streets in spectacular costumes. Costumes and festive attire are encouraged for paradegoers.