Nice, France, hosts the "Battle of the Flowers," one of the world's largest Mardi Gras celebrations. Elaborate floats adorned with 3,000 flowers parade along the famous Promenade des Anglais.

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

The Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 celebration in Australia took place on Saturday, March 1. And the people of Sydney certainly know ...

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Carnival in New Orleans and around the world is rooted in Christian and Roman Catholic traditions. The season begins on Jan.

taking place across the world. From the streets of France to the vibrant festivals of Brazil, cities everywhere are getting in on the action. But it is in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Mardi Gras ...

Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is celebrated in many parts of the world, including Brazil and Italy where it is known ...

A successful Mardi Gras used to be measured by how much waste it produced. Now, the world's largest free festival is trying to clean up. The mood is festive as I board the pink and purple Mardi ...

Located in the heart of Soulard, it features the largest footprint of any Mardi Gras celebration space and a headline performance by none other than John Summit, the #1 DJ in the world.

Day: Thousands of revelers sporting beads and outlandish costumes filled the streets as New Orleans prepared to celebrate just ahead of bad weather.