We're talking authentic New Orleanian recipes. So ... Stuffed Peppers are a fun twist on traditional Jambayala and a great way to celebrate Mardi Gras this year! Colorful bell peppers are filled ...

Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and penitence leading up to Easter, and Mardi Gras served as an opportunity to enjoy rich foods and revelry before the solemnity began. The tradition made its ...

MAMOU, La. (WAFB) - In Mamou, Louisiana, Cajun traditions are celebrated with enthusiasm, especially during Mardi Gras. The festivities include horseback riding, chicken racing, and mudsliding ...

The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

The term ‘Fat Tuesday’ comes from the tradition of consuming rich, fatty foods before the fasting period of Lent begins on ...

Krewes of all kinds paraded down the streets in decked-out floats and revelers caught beads thrown by the krewes, drank, danced and ate traditional Mardi Gras foods like king cakes. On Saturday ...

The event is rooted in African and Native American influences, with ties to both Catholic and Black masking Indian traditions.

But when the Mardi Gras floats return to their garages at the end of the celebrations, the festival scene in New Orleans and ...