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

Pensacola Mardi Gras will be hosting second line events throughout Mardi Gras season to support downtown Pensacola businesses. The weekly parades will run from Jan. 6 through Feb. 10, led by the New ...

Beginning in 2026, Lafayette's Mardi Gras parades will return to their original downtown route for the first time in decades. The new route will start at Surrey and Simcoe Streets, travel through ...

Move over, beads and king cake — Mardi Gras is hitting the rails. The long-standing Gulf Coast rivalry between Mobile and New Orleans over who threw the first Mardi Gras party now has a new twist: ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— Shreveport Green is collecting Mardi Gras beads throughout the city until March 30th to divert waste and positively impact the environment. Lauren Jones, the Director of ...

GULF SHORES, Ala. (WKRG) — If you attended any Mardi Gras parades this season, you may be asking yourself, “What do I do with all of these beads?” “The parades are so fun and exciting and it’s just ...

Frank Ponquinette, the Excelsior Band's oldest living member, has passed away at age 97. Two years ago, FOX10'S Lee Peck sat down with the gifted musician whose musical influence goes far beyond the ...

The Tesla Cybertruck remains in the headlines, but for reasons Elon Musk would not welcome. Just recently, authorities probed a fatal crash involving an electric pickup truck. This made them question ...

LAFAYETTE, La. — As Mardi Gras festivities wind down, the colorful beads that often come with the celebrations can pile up, leaving many wondering what to do with the excess. The Arc of Acadiana is ...

Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is celebrated around the world, but here in Southwest Louisiana, our Mardi Gras celebration is closely connected to our Catholic faith and historically French heritage.

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season. It’s a ...

"I have to look at the safety first," the parish president said. Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and altered in New Orleans due to the dangers posed by ...