If you live somewhere without public events, you can still celebrate by making or eating King Cake, or having a costume party ... the colors of Mardi Gras purple, green and gold?

The Original Farmer’s Market in Los Angeles is hosting several events for Mardi Gras, including a “mutti” pet parade and costume contest ... green, and gold, grab some beads, and enjoy ...

“Mardi Gras is all about having these moments ... Thousands of revelers sporting beads and outlandish costumes filled the streets as New Orleans prepared to celebrate just ahead of bad weather.

To march and throw beads at events, wearing masks and costumes of purple, green and gold — for justice, faith and power. Here are our picks for Mardi Gras events in Hampton Roads, many of them ...