The History, Story and Meaning Behind Mardi Gras Masks
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the Mardi Gras masks.
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Surrounded by Joan of Arc's angels and saints, marcher forgets tragedy — for a little while
The first parade of the Mardi Gras season took place as scheduled in the French Quarter despite security fears following the ...
Turn your Christmas tree into a Mardi Gras tree. Here's what to know
According to Campbell, the Mardi Gras tree concept got started when someone removed all of their Christmas tree ornaments but kept the artificial tree up. The reason is a mystery. After returning home ...
Mardi Gras parades expected to have economic impact locally
Mardi Gras season has arrived and the parades and festivities are expected to have a huge economic impact on the twin cities.
Could changes be coming to Carnival? Safety experts will soon weigh in.
NOPD Chief Anne Kirkpatrick announced that security expert William Bratton is coming to New Orleans on Thursday.
Carnival season kicks off in New Orleans with Twelfth Night festivities, days after terror attack
The 2025 Carnival season in New Orleans began taking shape against a somber backdrop Monday (Jan. 6), but with Twelfth Night ...
SWLA bakery prepares for king cake demands ahead of Mardi Gras
We are 55 days away from Fat Tuesday. Although that may seem a bit far out, the preparations are beginning in Southwest ...