It’s the time of year when plastic Mardi Gras beads are in plentiful supply, but why do people leave beads on certain graves?

New Orleans’ Mardi Gras might be known for its decadent, indulgent bacchanalia, but if you’re traveling to the Big Easy for the party, it doesn’t just have to be about the booze and the beads. Thanks ...

Mardi Gras is back at the Universal Orlando Resort and PEOPLE can exclusively reveal its concert series lineup. Artists like ...

Universal Orlando has announced more details about this year's Mardi Gras event, including the concert lineup, parade details ...

Mardi Gras parades leave behind great memories and even more beads. Those beads can hurt the environment. Ouachita Green is ...

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

Brick Street Coffee is helping locals celebrate the carnival season with the release of its new king cake tarts. The shop is ...

The spirit of Mardi Gras is coming to Ensley on Sunday as Ensley Sports partners with the Krewe of Blues to host the 15th Annual Pin & Beads Festival. The celebration kicks off on Sunday, January 18 ...