Costuming is a huge part of Mardi Gras in New Orleans. People spend hours crafting their perfect look to debut on Fat Tuesday. The best place to see creative costumes is in the Marigny ...

Beyond the dazzling parades and flamboyant costumes, Mardi Gras is a celebration of community ... families have been bringing their ladders to parades so kids can catch throws, oohing and aahing ...

(KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is ... like half masks for kids and some with no eye covering for those with glasses. Both said the costumes are traditionally used as a disguise.

“While best known for parties, costumes and beads, Mardi Gras has religious origins in ... Colorful ladders with seats line St. Charles Avenue so that kids can get a clear view.

Karen Thibodeaux, the owner of Vacajun is known for making costumes for the Mardi Gras season ... my next favorite would be when the little kids just start jumping up and down when they see ...

Ryler visited Vermilionville with his family. They had overalls with fringe attached to mimic the traditional Mardi Gras costumes. The family came out to learn about the history of the courir.

Mardi Gras parades are not exclusive to New Orleans, or adults. Dressed in colorful costumes, dozens of children, and plenty ...

But Conway welcomes the childhood memories she could share by “having our kids in parades, matching costumes – little things like that.” Sharing the memories and passing on the Mardi Gras ...

Works started in August to create the costumes for three Coast ... $7 for military and seniors and $5 for kids under age 12. It will be closed Mardi Gras Day because of the parades in downtown ...

Kids will be delighted with an abundance ... order their costumes from various companies that specialize in Mardi Gras costumes or have them made. The parade is followed by a private Mystics ...