You can watch the festivities live at the embedded video at the top of the page or on USA TODAY's YouTube Channel. This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4.

Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer filmed "Today's 3rd Hour" for the first time in New Orleans with a decent-sized crowd huddled by the Mississippi River at Mardi Gras World. In addition to live ...

While one of the most famous Mardi Gras celebrations is in New Orleans, the holiday is celebrated across the globe, from North America, to South America, Europe and Asia. USA TODAY is providing live ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Sahara Lounge is hosting a Mardi Gras party with a global twist ... 4:30 to 6 p.m. The event includes free live music, beer and New Orleans-inspired ...

But today, New Orleans threw the biggest free ... including several parades outside of Mardi Gras, like the St. Patrick’s Day parades.We are also tracking the front and the back of your favorite ...

Lost Dog will be holding their 31st annual Mardi Gras party, according to the event description on Facebook. The event will include live music from The Basin Street Jazz Band, Cajun and Creole ...

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — SoMa Little Rock held a parade to celebrate Mardi Gras today on South Main Street in Little Rock, followed by a street festival with live music and vendors. Christopher ...

And, yes, sometimes those ingredients include a live chicken that revelers chase. While each community has its own set of rules and events, one of the main features of a Mardi Gras run is the ...