The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

Mardi Gras began in medieval Europe, starting in Rome and making its way to France, she told USA TODAY Friday afternoon. The tradition then made its way through the colonies, and around 1699 ...

Jackson Prep Upper School French I class had an amazing time celebrating Mardi Gras with grade three students. From designing ...

announced Monday that Mardi Gras celebrations on Tuesday have been canceled due to a high wind threat. “The timing of these winds also did not allow us to consider moving to an earlier parade ...

But by the 1730s, Mardi Gras parties were a common sight in New Orleans. But the Spanish. who ruled the city until 1800 were not big fans of the parties. And when US authorities took over ...

It may not have the French architectural charm of Nola, but Lake Charles’s vibrant celebrations have a certain je ne sais quoi, finds Rashmi Narayan ...

It will be followed by Ash Wednesday on March 5 which marks the beginning of the Lenten season that stretches over 40 days and culminates with Easter, as reported by USA Today. Mardi Gras has a ...

"Please help us keep the route clear after tonight & before tomorrow to ensure a safe & smooth Mardi Gras for all." Damaging winds are the biggest threat from the severe thunderstorms expected to ...

“It feels like everything around us has stopped ... and had pushed away her worries to come out the weekend before Mardi Gras. “Ultimately, this is what New Orleans does,” she said.

Get your beads and King Cakes out! Mardi Gras is officially upon us! The annual celebration is one of the most iconic cultural events in the United States, known for exuberant parades, festive ...