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

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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 ...

New Orleans erupts into a dazzling display of parades, music, and revelry for Mardi Gras. Known as "Fat Tuesday," this celebration marks the final day before Lent and is so deeply ingrained in ...

Magpies Bakery, 846 N. Central St. in Knoxville. Magpies sells an 8-inch king cake in three flavors. The cinnamon sugar cake ...

In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street, plans to crack down on the "Krewe of Chad" have changed.

Scrim, New Orleans' infamous escape artist dog, is being honored by multiple Mardi Gras krewes, including Muses and Barkus.