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 ...

New Orleans officials gathered Thursday night to review the successful Mardi Gras season, focusing on public safety, ...

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 ...

Even though Bacchus seemed to roll *** little bit later than expected, there was no decrease in enthusiasm when His Majesty Bacchus the 12th, Pete Fountain, New Orleans goodwill ambassador to the ...

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 ...

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.

With the sun rising, people stumbled out of bars and saluted the trash collectors. A drunken couple shrieked and leaped onto ...

There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know.