Mardi Gras arrived in the United States in the late 1600s, thanks to the Le Moyne brothers, whom King Louis XIV sent to defend France's right to the territory of Louisiane. Traditionally ...

For many (or at the very least sex-driven college-aged males), Mardi Gras is a chance to hop a flight to New Orleans, drink copious Hurricanes or three-for-one beers, put on some wild Mardi Gras ...

Mardi Gras maintains a reputation for a wild, unforgettable time, but that should never occur with compromised safety. Here are a few safety tips to help you prepare for the pageant. Throw on a ...

Mardi Gras 2014 is wrapping up with a bang in New Orleans with today's Fat Tuesday celebrations. The party's been as wild as ever this year, before the self-denial season of Lent begins.

We make sure that they are in a secured area, that there’s no wildlife, no wild birds, coming into their coops or their hen houses or anything of that nature,” Cezar-Martinez said. Cezar-Martinez is a ...

New Orleans residents and visitors will be able to don purple, green and gold for a little longer during the 2025 Mardi Gras season, which will last over twice as long as last year's celebrations.

Asheville Mardi Gras' queen and king share what's new for the 2025 parade and Queen's Ball. Plus, where to find king cakes.

When people think of Mardi Gras, their minds usually go to the wild party scene that overtakes New Orleans' streets every year. They're often taken aback when I tell them I'm going to celebrate in ...

ASHEVILLE - Asheville Mardi Gras revelers are revving up for a wild ride through the streets of downtown as the 2025 carnival season kicks off. The 18th annual Asheville Mardi Gras parade will ...