As a New Orleans local, I’m familiar with (and occasionally guilty of ignoring) the number one rule of Mardi Gras: It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Carnival season in 2026 begins on 6 January and runs ...

ST. MARTIN PARISH — The Lake Fosse Pointe Mardi Gras Parade brought together the community to celebrate the lively tradition of Mardi Gras with music, beads, and family at the forefront. The hour-long ...

Mardi Gras is more than just a holiday in the South—it’s an entire season that runs from November through Ash Wednesday. It’s a way of life, and it’s something folks look forward to year-round. Though ...

Snowmass Village is bringing back its beloved Mardi Gras celebration for the 43rd year, filling Fat Tuesday with music, revelry, and plenty of beads on March 4, according to a press release. The ...

Mardi Gras beads dangling from tree limbs are a lovely sight, but the broken ones strewed about the asphalt and grass are not as picturesque. To combat the leftover Mardi Gras litter, LSU's Department ...

As residents across much of the country take down their holiday decorations, sobered by New Year's resolutions and a return ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — When most people think of Mardi Gras parades they think of floats, beads and moon pies, but an essential part of maximizing your Mardi Gras parade fun is what you wear. “I just ...

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Mardi Gras Store in Southeast Texas is gearing up for one of the region's biggest annual celebrations, offering a comprehensive selection of parade and party supplies while ...

Some Mardi Gras parades are banning one of their most colorful traditions - tossing out plastic beads. Organizers are trying to cut down on the millions of pounds of trash they make each year. Matt ...

The 68 Ventures Bowl Mardi Gras parade rolled through downtown Mobile, bringing fans and players face-to-face with the culture that makes the port city unique.

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