The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

For some, it’s the beads, the King Cake, or the fanfare. For others, it’s a couple of days off to let loose. And for many, it ...

Minden is preparing for beads, throws, and plenty of celebration as its annual Mardi Gras tradition returns for another year.

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

Mardi Gras brings parades, beads, king cake and a friendly debate over where it all began. Here’s what to know about the ...

ST. MARTIN PARISH — The Lake Fosse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade brought together the community to celebrate the lively tradition of Mardi Gras with music, beads, and family at the forefront. The hour-long ...

The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

Mardi Gras beads dangling from tree limbs are a lovely sight, but the broken ones strewed about the asphalt and grass are not as picturesque. To combat the leftover Mardi Gras litter, LSU's Department ...

For the krewes that organize the parades and the small businesses that supply them, the 2026 season is proving to be one of ...

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