Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

Indians—or Black Maskers, as many practitioners now prefer to be called—resilience isn’t just woven into the culture ...

Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans. We loved seeing your creations this season.

Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a ...

LSU researchers have developed biodegradable Mardi Gras beads filled with flowers in an effort to reduce waste and ... bacteria that help the plastic breakdown further. Moreover, these new beads cost ...

WE JUST HAVE TO CONTIN Beautiful weather lasts through the weekend while tracking strong, possibly severe storms on Mardi Gras in your New Orleans weather forecast.It's going to be a chilly start ...

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 ...