Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

If you’re planning to either ride in or attend Mardi Gras parades this year, there are some new rules you’ll want to keep in ...

No stranger to disasters and hardship, New Orleans transforms itself and its traditions based on what befalls it. Take the ...

You don’t have to throw a party to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Pair beads and parades with a slice of king cake at the Big Easy’s best bakeries. Try traditional cinnamon brioche king cake, a ...

The selection of king cakes the NOCCA students are creating are getting more innovative and this new one is no exception.

Shaquille O'Neal will reign as Bacchus for the parade this year. The parade rolls on Sunday, March 2 at 5:15 p.m.

The krewe will be tossing 250 different kinds of throws, more than $3 million worth, including many that can be used and reused year-round.

The city born to celebrate is decked out in purple -- green -- and gold! The Downtown streets may be empty now -- but come Friday evening (Valentine’s Day) -- they’ll be filled with thousands of ...

Step onto the Caribbean islands without having to even book a flight as the Mill Race Center hosts Carnival VIP, a ...

Researchers at Louisiana State University have created a sustainable way to use biodegradable Mardi Gras beads after the festivities are over.

This year, a group of Louisiana State University researchers are trying to make Mardi Gras a little bit greener.

If you are looking for some quality makeup, an Acadiana woman’s Mardi Gras inspired makeup has sold out in 20 stores across ...