pulling Mardi Gras fans to picnic and party on its banks. Starting at mid-morning, krewe royalty led a second-line to the river to board their vessels, large and small. This Carnival navy sailed ...

Mardi Gras reaches its peak on Tuesday night, bringing an end to weeks of vibrant celebrations, as revelers in New Orleans bid farewell to the season with the traditional phrase: “Laissez les bons ...

Different branches of Christianity mark this day in different ways and Shrove Tuesday, Carnival, and Ash Wednesday are all related to the Mardi Gras celebration. The period of Lent is often ...

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.

Everyone in New Orleans knows the essential Mardi Gras songs. The likes of “Carnival Time,” “Mardi ... In “Shallow Water,” the ensemble wades once again into Indian territory.

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.