No stranger to disasters and hardship, New Orleans transforms itself and its traditions based on what befalls it. Take the ...

The Knights of Nereus found New Orleans "ready for it," so they created a series of nearly 22 "gorgeous" tableaux depicting the Christian Era, mounted on trolley chassis and lit by electricity ...

Vice takes viewers into the heart of Cajun Country with its upcoming documentary "Vice’s Guide to Mardi Gras." Here is what ...

When VICE Media wanted to film a Mardi Gras documentary, they looked for the most community-oriented, grass roots, fun ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After years of temporary locations and damage from hurricanes, a dream is coming true in the Nellie Lutcher Cultural District off Enterprise Blvd. Construction is finally ...

The annual celebration of Mardi Gras is a Carnival season that begins on Jan. 6 and culminates on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, festive attire and the consumption of king cake.

Getting dressed up for Mardi Gras is all part of the fun, but when it comes to shoes, it’s best to wear a pair you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Parade grounds can get messy, and with all ...

“So during Mardi Gras, I do focus more on me. My husband and I have a great time together, and we just focus on us. We just get dressed up and have fun.” ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, also known as Carnival, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a grand, final celebration on March 4, better known as Fat Tuesday. Originating from ...

I’ve had that stuck in my head for about a week now. It’s the first song blaring out to guests as Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras parade hits the streets. It’s just one part of this ...

“My crew had ... Courir de Mardi Gras symbolized the communal effort required to create a feast, with neighbors relying on each other to gather food. In the modern era, it continues to reflect ...