Here's what you need to know about the New Orleans parade schedule and routes on Fat Tuesday this year.

Large crowds expected as Galveston’s 2025 Mardi Gras celebration starts this weekend More than 20 parades and other events are scheduled for the next two weekends as well as Fat Tuesday on March 4.

Here’s what to know about Mardi Gras trees. What is a Mardi Gras tree? Mardi Gras trees are exactly what you think they are: A Christmas tree decked out with Mardi Gras decorations.

The Cursed Coconut Club, a Mardi Gras themed overlay to the Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk, is taking shape as decorations are installed.

Other cities hosting large Mardi Gras events included Biloxi, Mississippi, where an annual Mardi Gras parade was scheduled to start at 1 p.m. Tuesday.

The store offers an extensive Mardi Gras inventory including "all types of beads, trinkets, T-shirts and other items" for decoration and parade floats.

Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is a festival of indulgence before Lent, when many Christians begin abstaining from certain pleasures.

Just because you're not in New Orleans doesn't mean you can't celebrate Fat Tuesday! Our Mardi Gras party ideas will help you throw a bash that's fun for all ages.

Yet just outside New Orleans in neighboring Jefferson Parish, officials canceled planned Mardi Gras Day parades due to anticipated high winds and thunderstorms Tuesday.

Here’s what to know about Mardi Gras trees. What is a Mardi Gras tree? Mardi Gras trees are exactly what you think they are: A Christmas tree decked out with Mardi Gras decorations.

Citing a calendar packed with large festivals and other special events, Galveston officials said security is already top of mind for Mardi Gras this year.

With the passing of the holidays, the next season of celebration is Mardi Gras. Here is when, where and how the good times will roll for Mardi Gras in the Houston area in 2025. Also known as ...