An epic Mardi Gras celebration requires ... and ornate costumes. Plus, hurricanes and king cakes. Beads, obviously. Not to mention a sea of purple, green, and gold. The Wharf understands the ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ... colors of purple, green and ...

If you live somewhere without public events, you can still celebrate by making or eating King Cake, or having a costume party ...