Mardi Gras is a long-standing tradition ... is believed to have been the first Carnival “parade” in North America. The first masked parading society, Cowbellian de Rakin, began in 1830 ...

Mobile, Alabama: America’s First Mardi Gras Before you toss those beads in New Orleans’ direction, let’s shine a spotlight on the lesser-known birthplace of America’s Mardi Gras ...

The first kings of Zulu wore lard cans for crowns ... By 2005 the Zulu parades were premiere Mardi Gras events with lavish floats. Gone was the raggedy pants parody of the original parade; the ...

“One Nation Under God” is committed to reflecting America’s voices ... and by the 1870s, the first parades began. The ...

It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day ... the most famous Mardi Gras celebrations is in New Orleans, the holiday is celebrated across the globe, from North America, to South ...

The new Mardi Gras is the first ship in North America to be powered by liquefied natural gas, as well as offering the first-ever rollercoaster at sea.

Pittsburgh Bereavement Doulas, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating the difficult journey of pregnancy loss, hosted its first Mardi Gras-themed fundraiser on Feb. 28 at Rivers ...

Dylan Hoskins, who was with the First Nations float, said the evening was about bringing people together during a time of division. "Mardi Gras is about inclusion. It's about celebrating ...

EVANGELINE PARISH — MAMOU, La. — The Mamou City Council held its first meeting Wednesday night following the deadly Mardi Gras shooting that claimed the lives of two teenagers and injured 11 ...