Paid tickets for Mardi Gras balls or seating in parade stands may be required, but general parade viewing and other events are free. What do you wear on Fat Tuesday? Many revelers wear purple ...

Mardi Gras has returned to New Orleans this year ... Among the mysteries of Carnival is what to wear when invited to a krewe ball. Because I cover many of these balls, I often receive emails ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans means music ... The good news is that they don’t call it “The Big Easy” for nothing: You can wear absolutely anything and fit right in. Parade-watchers in sweatpants and ...

Mardi Gras balls are a great excuse to pack dress shoes and wear a formal gown or black tie (or white tie). Many formal events have a strict dress code so pay attention to the invitation.

Mardi Gras will be celebrated a bit later this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare now by learning all about the holiday. Before the big day – or week for our New Orleans friends ...

Sydney’s Mardi Gras Parade is a spectacle like no other—an electric night ... and a full spectrum of weather possibilities, what you wear isn’t just about style—it’s about strategy. You’ll need an ...

Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday" in French, is a celebration before Lent where people would historically use all the fats in the home before Lent marked the beginning of fasting and abstinence.

Mardi Gras is upon Mobile again and the city is offering tips on how to stay safe and also avoid some potential costly mistakes. Towed vehicles will be taken to a temporary impound lot under I-10 ...

The party of the year is here. Mardi Gras, an annual carnival celebrated with exuberance and cultural richness, is upon us. The celebration is rooted in the traditions of various cultures.