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 triumphant Super Bowl week in New Orleans ...

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

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

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

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.

Severe weather is threatening the celebrations in New Orleans, causing parade cancellations amid safety concerns.

Fat Tuesday was celebrated in full force Tuesday morning with thousands attending The Community Center Carnival Club of Pointe Coupee and The New Roads Lion’s Club parades. An early start due to ...

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.