If you have never attended a traditional Mardi Gras grand ball or “bal,” it is quite a spectacle. The ceremonial purpose of the event is a royal transfer of power.

SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — The Semmes Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to cancel the city’s Mardi Gras parade and ball, News 5 has learned. The parade and ball would have been the first ...

It was all fun and games Friday at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner when the Krewe of Argus said, “Let the Games Begin!” at its annual bal masque. Lavish decorations ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobilians are gearing up for the biggest season in the South – Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras parades will start rolling through the streets of downtown Mobile on Feb. 14 wi… ...

Asheville Mardi Gras' queen and king share what's new for the 2025 parade and Queen's Ball. Plus, where to find king cakes.

The Mardi Gras Store is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with after-hours visits available by calling ahead to the office for an appointment.

During the ball, the Howard University Band made a surprise tribute to Williams. This year’s carnival fun kicked off on Wednesday, Jan. 23, as Alvendia and Williams met in D.C. for a toast.

The Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association celebrated its 86th anniversary Grand Marshal’s Ball on Friday, February 9 at the Mobile Convention Center. The celebration honored Grand Marshal Napoleon ...

ABERDEEN – Tickets are available for Feb. 9’s Mardi Gras ball, which kicks off a weekend of local festivities. Proceeds will go towards building up a Mardi Gras presence not ...

Updated: Jan 6, 2024 / 06:48 PM CST MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — With the winter holiday season quickly ending, Mobilians are gearing up for the next biggest season – Mardi Gras.