ACADIA PARISH — In rural parts of Acadiana, Mardi Gras is marked by the Courir de Mardi Gras — a centuries-old tradition known for its colorful costumes, fringe, tall hats, and the lively chicken ...
New Orleans is preparing to make Mardi Gras 2025 an unforgettable celebration. The festivities commence on January 6 and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, during which the city will be alive with ...
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Southwest Louisiana has always known how to celebrate, and Lake Charles is no exception. I experienced my first Mardi Gras in ...
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People donning skeleton masks and antlers on their heads gathered in New Orleans‘ historic Treme neighborhood as the sun rose Tuesday, determined to beat an expected storm and ...
Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans. Here are a few that caught our eye. The members of Krewe des Fleurs make their own flower costumes every year. Photo: ...
The largest collection of Mardi Gras costumes in the world has officially opened in its own museum building, showcasing nearly 300 costumes, after a shared building was closed for years due to ...