costumes and hedonism, and its traditions extend far beyond New Orleans. These Mardi Gras facts will enrich your understanding of the holiday and its history, allowing you to enjoy Fat Tuesday on ...

While you prepare to binge on sweet treats and feast your eyes on parades, parties, and galas galore, here's some food for thought on the holiday's history and how you can celebrate Mardi Gras at ...

Take the self-guided tour through the maze of props to learn more about the festival's history. Before the tour, visitors are invited to try on authentic Mardi Gras costumes. Afterward ...

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 despite anticipated severe storms.

Credit: Supplied by Albie Prias About 208 floats and 12,500 participants fill the Sydney Mardi Gras Parade in Oxford street. Through their unique costumes, participants like the Filipino community ...