Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans. Here are a few that caught our eye. The members of Krewe des Fleurs make their own flower costumes every year. Photo ...

This year’s Mardi Gras Day fell unusually late in the year. But the outsized culture of street parties, extravagant balls and spirited parades has evolved into a decidedly secular spectacle in ...

See photos of 2025 Mardi Gras in New Orleans The Kewe of Zulu parade rolls down St. Charles Avenue during Mardi Gras day in New Orleans, Louisiana, on March 4, 2025.

New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns Thunderstorms and winds up to 60 mph are expected throughout Tuesday, but that didn't keep the city from ...

Footage from the USA TODAY's livestream shows a vibrant and cheering crowd in New Orleans catching beads from the floats. These photos capture the essence of the 2025 Mardi Gras celebration.