Masking was a competitive business in the 1920 and '30s, when Carnival contests gave winners cash, merchandise, and even gold ...

New Orleans parades and the Cajun version of Mardi Gras, called the courir, may seem worlds apart, But experts say they have ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, marks the final day of the Carnival season before Lent begins. Taking place on March 4 this year, ...

With Carnival season in full swing and thousands of visitors expected, medical professionals are growing more concerned about the increasing measles outbreak.

The 55th annual Greasing of the Poles takes place in front of the Royal Sonesta New Orleans at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 28.

The City of New Orleans had an exciting day of parades Saturday but rain stopped all parades for Sunday. Parades that were scheduled to roll Sunday have been rescheduled for different times throughout ...

Cure will serve New Orleans classic cocktails along with Louisiana staples like po' boys and étouffée in Dana Point.

The City of New Orleans is gearing up for the first big weekend of Carnival parades. Two dozen parades will roll starting Friday night through Sunday. Here's a look at the parade forecast this weekend ...

Recycle Dat, the push to make Mardi Gras greener, returns after diverting 10 tons of waste from New Orleans landfills in 2024 ...

It originated from French tradition and began as an annual carnival celebration in Louisiana in the 1700s. Today, it has become a month-long event in New Orleans with parades through the French ...