A 'Zulu' parade at New Orleans Mardi Gras has upset South Africans over its caricature of black people. Here's what ...

Editor's note: Many parades in New Orleans have been either canceled or rescheduled due to severe weather in the area. Mardi Gras is almost over. Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to ...

For 40 days every spring, Christians observe the season of repentance and fasting known as Lent. In New Orleans, the change from Mardi Gras to Lent is striking.

NEW ORLEANS — Happy Mardi Gras! Parades are rolling this Fat Tuesday. Many parades are on a modified parade route to avoid anticipated severe weather. Stay here for all the live updates from ...

Accommodating people is an important component of the Mardi Gras spirit, culture, camaraderie and enjoyment. Perhaps New Orleans and surrounding towns could extend its neutral ground ...

12. New Orleans became a Mardi Gras hotspot in 1857 when floats were introduced to the city's parade for the first time. 13. Mistick Krewe of Comus introduced floats to New Orleans Mardi Gras parades.