Bring on the beads!

An iconic Mardi Gras tradition has received a sustainable makeover. Brightly-colored plastic beads are a familiar sight at New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations. But, NPR has reported, some parade ...

Before parades filled The Strand and Mardi Gras became a citywide spectacle, Galveston’s celebrations looked very different.

Beads fly, brass bands blare and the streets come alive with a swirl of color, music and somewhere nearby, a slice of king cake is waiting to be devoured. Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnival, ...

ST. MARTIN PARISH — The Lake Fosse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade brought together the community to celebrate the lively tradition of Mardi Gras with music, beads, and family at the forefront. The hour-long ...

These old-school shots prove that the good times have always rolled for Carnival!

Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is celebrated around the world, but here in Southwest Louisiana, our Mardi Gras celebration is closely connected to our Catholic faith and historically French heritage.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! “Let the good times roll!” is the official approach to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. There’s much more to this annual tradition than partying. Read on for our sampling of ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The 68 Ventures Bowl Mardi Gras parade rolled through downtown Mobile, bringing fans face-to-face with the culture that makes the port city unique. Beads flew through the air as ...