By Mardi Gras 2006, that pride led many of us to deck out our homes, often going over the top both inside and out, where previous decorations typically were limited to flags or bunting.

If you want to unearth the history and origins of Mardi Gras, the iconic Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start ...

Shippensburg University College of Arts and Sciences Dean Sabita Manian hosted the inaugural Beads and Beignets social hour on March 5 in the Dauphin Humanities Center Fishbowl.

The group said they've been hosting Mardi Gras since the restaurant opened. "We want people to feel that every time they come here, but celebrate it together, around all of these decorations ...