The annual celebration of Mardi Gras is a Carnival season that begins on Jan. 6 and culminates on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, festive attire and the consumption of king cake.

(NEXSTAR) — For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created, Mardi Gras World in New Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and ...

Universal Orlando Resort invites you to “laissez les bons temps rouler” (let the good times roll) at their popular Mardi Gras celebration. The park transforms into "Universal Mardi Gras ...

Each year, bead by bead, she spends over 40 hours a week creating her Black Masking Indian suit as Queen of the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indian tribe. She’s known for her intricate beadwork ...

Vice’s new documentary, “Vice’s Guide to Mardi Gras,” explores the Cajun tradition of Mardi Gras, known as Courir de Mardi Gras. The documentary highlights the physicality and revelry of ...

It's carnival season! Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) is a cultural celebration that occurs in the United States and around the world before the 2025 Easter season begins. Mardi Gras ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, also known as Carnival, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a grand, final celebration on March 4, better known as Fat Tuesday. Originating from ...

Feet don’t fail me now. Mardi Gras has arrived at Universal Orlando Resort. While most people think Halloween is the season when Universal Orlando really shines, I, being a total wuss ...

Getting dressed up for Mardi Gras is all part of the fun, but when it comes to shoes, it’s best to wear a pair you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Parade grounds can get messy, and with all ...

The 2025 Mardi Gras season has arrived in the Mobile area, courtesy of the Krewe de la Dauphine. The Dauphin Island parade rolled Saturday, bringing a parade of classic cars, floats, boats ...

On Jan. 25, as East Feliciana Parish thawed from its record snowfall, Clinton came alive with the sights and sounds of Mardi Gras in the Country parade. A record number of revelers turned out ...

One of the most culturally iconic celebrations in the United States, Mardi Gras is quickly approaching. Fat Tuesday, often seen as the final burst of excitement before the solemn preparations for ...