Mardi Gras is a holiday celebrated with parades, costumes and parties, but where did it come from? Here's what to know about the holiday.

At an emotional meeting of the City Council’s Governmental Affairs Committee on Monday, council members and leaders of Mardi Gras parading groups addressed a handful of incidents that darkened this ...

Saturday's Grand Mardi Gras parade went off without a hitch despite construction on the traditional parade route that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grab your beads and get your parade floats ready, because it's Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, falls on Tuesday ...

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My neck was overloaded with colorful beads and I had just polished off an entire order of pillowy beignets. The good times were indeed rolling, but I was in an unexpected destination. From ...

Port Arthur plans a Mardi Gras revival in 2027, aiming to boost its downtown's economy and cultural vibrancy.

The New Palafox Street Project has changed more than just the parade route at this year's Mardi Gras parades. Here's what to ...

Grab your beads! Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday," is coming to an end, but the final celebrations are abundant. The holiday is celebrated around the world, but most notably in the streets of New Orleans, ...

They might not have made it downtown for the Mardi Gras parades, but seniors living at Azalea Trace know how to party in ...

A Mandeville man collapsed during a Carnival parade, but three strangers fought through chaos to save his life. Over a month ...

The teen accused in a deadly Mardi Gras parade shooting has changed his plea.