Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to the Christian Lenten season, Mardi Gras has since expanded from a single day of observation to weeks (or months) of partying. St ...

Carnival season that began less than a week after the tragic New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street and included a ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - The Fountain City Mardi Gras Parade and Festival took place Saturday morning in Uptown Columbus. The ...

The Mamou chief of police confirmed Wednesday that 14 people were shot during a Mardi Gras concert Tuesday and at least two ...

Mardi Gras festivities were underway early Tuesday in New Orleans despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give up habits for 40 days.

Jefferson Parish held a press conference Monday morning after announcing parades would not roll Tuesday for severe weather.

Two dead and two critically injured in Mardi Gras shooting in Mamou; police now investigating shooting and ask the public for help ...

In the spirit of Mardi Gras, Brian Nixon, general manager and bartender at McClellan's Retreat, joined Good Morning ...

Local krewes, first responders, UWF, others help Escambia Westgate Center celebrate Mardi Gras during annual parade.