Mardi Gras Day is the culmination of the Carnival season, a weeks-long party of excessive, over-the-top celebrations. There ...

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 ...

The grand finale happens on March 4, when Rex and Zulu roll through for an unforgettable Mardi Gras Day. In the weeks leading ... back to French masquerade balls, where people could let loose ...

It’s marked with parades, balls and celebrations ... Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is the last day before the start of Lent, or the Lenten period, in the Catholic tradition.

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 ...

The beginning of March launches the first of several holidays and traditions with Roman Catholic roots: Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent and St. Patrick’s Day. While they date back centuries ...

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need ... In past years, the royals have hosted a Queen's Ball. This year, Asheville Mardi Gras is breaking tradition and introducing a royal procession ...

As a result, this year's Mardi Gras Day falls unusually late in the year. But the outsized culture of street parties, extravagant balls and spirited parades has evolved into a decidedly secular ...