Mardi Gras falls on March 4 this year, but if you can’t make it to New Orleans in time, Long Island is home to some stellar Cajun restaurants where you can get a taste of Fat Tuesday. BIG DADDY ...

The magic of Mardi Gras comes alive every year in a parish known as Louisiana’s Cajun Bayou. Thirty-five miles south of New Orleans, in Lafourche Parish, locals and visitors come ...

Every Mardi Gras season, the people of St. Landry Parish come together to express their resilience and creativity with their vibrant Carnival traditions. Cajun music, cuisine, and chicken runs are ...

Courir de Mardi Gras The main event during Mardi Gras in Cajun Country is the traditional "courir," or run, which is led by the "capitaine" of Mardi Gras. During the run, participants are dressed in ...

Kindy Devillier, from Cajun Girls Corner, makes traditional Mardi Gras masks out of window screens and lagniappe from around the house. She said she makes around 500 each year.

Last night (June 17), CNN aired a new episode of Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown,” which carried with it a particular tinge of sadness for Louisiana. In “Cajun Mardi Gras,” the late chef, author, ...

Kids ages six to 15 enjoyed catching chickens and dressing up in their Mardi Gras attire. While in attire the children practiced traditions like begging for money to put towards the pot of gumbo. “The ...

At the time of the interview, Mardi Gras (March 4 this year) was right around the corner. It's a time of year that Rogers has always loved.

Looking for an authentic Cajun experience this Carnival season? The Cajun Mardi Gras Festival is back, bringing five days of family-friendly Mardi Gras celebrations to Downtown Eunice.

HOUSTON – Capture the essence of Mardi Gras from the comfort of your own home. Razoo’s Cajun Cafe, a New Orleans-themed restaurant known for its quirky, fun atmosphere and unique scratch-made ...