While many Americans may know the festival's roots in French culture, the first festival held in the US was in Alabama.

The origins of Mardi Gras go all the way back to medieval Europe where communities in Italy and France counted down the final ...

Despite the shortening of parades, plenty of new and traditional Mardi Gras social events will still take place around the city rain or shine.

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There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some ...

Pete Fountain Half-Fast Walking Club will walk from the intersection of Poydras and St. Charles Avenue and will make its way into the French Quarter.

In the heart of Mardi Gras, the Krewe of Zulu will roll at 7 a.m. Rex will follow at 9 a.m. Marching krewes and truck floats will not be permitted. All parades will be required to clear off the ...

The parade will follow its traditional route until it reaches Jackson Avenue, where it will turn left at the corner of St.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's ...

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With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans is ramping up security measures in response to the heightened ...