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

No stranger to disasters and hardship, New Orleans transforms itself and its traditions based on what befalls it. Take the ...

Shaquille O'Neal will reign as Bacchus for the parade this year. The parade rolls on Sunday, March 2 at 5:15 p.m.

You don’t have to throw a party to celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Pair beads and parades with a slice of king cake at the Big Easy’s best bakeries. Try traditional cinnamon brioche king cake, a ...

The city born to celebrate is decked out in purple -- green -- and gold! The Downtown streets may be empty now -- but come Friday evening (Valentine’s Day) -- they’ll be filled with thousands of ...

Step onto the Caribbean islands without having to even book a flight as the Mill Race Center hosts Carnival VIP, a ...

Researchers at Louisiana State University have created a sustainable way to use biodegradable Mardi Gras beads after the festivities are over.

Event organizers say guests can enjoy a fun night while upcycling beads to make a custom piece of art to take home.

"What does New Orleans mean to me?" said Jimmy Buffett in 2021. "Where do I start? It means a whole hell of a lot." ...

"What does New Orleans mean to me?" said Jimmy Buffett in 2021. "Where do I start? It means a whole hell of a lot." ...