Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

Fat Tuesday revelers donned their purple, green and gold to celebrate the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent ...

Indians—or Black Maskers, as many practitioners now prefer to be called—resilience isn’t just woven into the culture ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite ...

Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans. We loved seeing your creations this season.

The celebrations this year were dampened due to weather concerns, but people still came out in New Orleans to party.

New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for weeks until the actual holiday itself. Whether you're a local ...