In New Orleans, costuming is a cornerstone of Mardi Gras culture. Here's how you can start your own costume closet journey.

New Orleans’ only Mardi Gras parade dedicated to celebrating all those who serve our country, the Legion of Mars, will ...

What is a krewe? And why do we eat king cake? Knowing these essential Mardi Gras facts will make the celebration all the more ...

Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish this year will head east — instead of west — along Veterans Memorial Boulevard, ...

The Krewe explains that The Grand Bal is ‘music festival-themed.’ Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite singer ...

For party animals, few holidays match the joy (and mayhem) of Mardi Gras. If you count yourself among them, you know that the vibrant New Orleans tradition takes place on Fat Tuesday—that’s March 4 ...

A Louisiana man is accused of causing a train crash after police said he purposely parked his pickup truck on the tracks during a Mardi Gras parade. The 45-year-old was arrested following the Feb. 15 ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a vibrant celebration held the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. This tradition is steeped in history and ...

The City pays for the bulk of security and sanitation costs for the 34 krewes that parade during what City Council President ...

The New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) has teamed up with the all-female Mardi Gras Krewe of Muses to create a ...

In 52 years, you can't imagine how much Cleopatra has grown. In 1972, they started with 250 members. This year when you see ...

Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced that they are activating the city’s freeze plan ahead of predicted cold ...