Women in Tee-Mamou are keeping the tradition of the Cajun courir de Mardi Gras alive, going from house to house begging for gumbo ingredients and causing mischief. More than 50 women on Saturday ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Women who ...

Costume design for Maid in the Krewe of Venus, 1957, depicting “Bachman’s Warbler,” designed by Kathryn Dyer. (Courtesy of Louisiana State Museum) Costume design for the Captain of the Krewe of ...

When the Mardi Gras season is in full swing, about 60 women in corsets will strut through the streets, glimmering with beaded images of Purple Drank, daiquiris, Negronis and other cocktails. This ...

It’s that time of year again! Mardi Gras season is back, and whether you’re throwing a party or heading to Louisiana to celebrate on Fat Tuesday, a cute Mardi Gras outfit is critical. In case you aren ...

An arch, acute and haunting documentary about the segregated Mardi Gras traditions of Mobile, Ala., "The Order of Myths" might be the nonfiction film of the year.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The carnival experience would not be complete without Mardi Gras balls, but the tuxedos and ball gowns are what really make the occasion special. Most carnival balls require ...

Advocate photo by SOPHIA GERMER -- Joell Lee, Lauren Blouin and Dianne Honore make their Baby Doll costumes over coffee at Cafe Rose Nicaud in New Orleans, Saturday February 6, 2016. The new Baby Doll ...