Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

It was the fact that everyone was welcomed in what his family called the "Mardi Gras house," whether they were on the 50-page guest list or revelers in otherworldly costumes dancing on the streets.

In a historic and unprecedented celebration, the Krewe of Argus, originally set to roll on Mardi Gras on Tuesday, March 4, will now join the St. Patrick’s Parade of Jefferson on Sunday ...

The answer lies in the alternative name for these panoramic maps — "balloon maps." A bird's-eye view of New Orleans at the time of the Cotton Centennial in 1884. The fascination with bird ...

Mardi Gras and Carnaval season in France is traditionally a time for indulging in rich, fatty foods before the austerity of Lent. The festivities are marked by vibrant public celebrations and parades ...