To gear up for Mardi Gras, check out these vintage photos from the early 20th century ... The royal chariot with Rex, the King of the Carnival, starts the Mardi Gras procession in downtown ...

It is observed by millions all around the world and is often referred to as Carnival. While Mardi Gras and Carnival are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two.

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

During a trip to Haiti a few years ago, I traveled off the beaten path and visited the southeastern port city of ... For some, Carnival season, especially Mardi Gras in New Orleans, means body ...