Often showing the face of a Carnival reveler in mask, face paint ... to New Orleans. Despite the distance, she has remained committed to capturing the essence of Mardi Gras. Mistretta said ...

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting ...

Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will continue every day through Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Costumed revelers ...

Webber, a New Orleans native, said Mardi Gras isn’t just a party but a cultural ... such as themed coconuts that are brightly decorated with glitter and paint, chalices, and shoes, said Webber.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The good times and parades still rolled in New Orleans for Mardi Gras Day celebrations early Tuesday, ahead of expected severe winds, thunderstorms and tornado warnings in the ...

Cart Blackwell, Mobile Carnival Museum Curator "They encompass the fine art of sculpture ... So remember, even though New Orleans is well-known for its Mardi Gras celebration, make no mistake ...

Recycling isn't exactly the right word for what happens to New Orleans' Mardi Gras beads. Aside from those used for art projects, they aren't being melted down and turned into something new.

New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for weeks until the actual holiday itself. Whether you're a local ...

Editor's note: Many parades in New Orleans have been either canceled or rescheduled due to severe weather in the area. Mardi Gras is almost over. Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to ...