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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

An epic Mardi Gras celebration requires at least three key elements: an elaborate parade, the best local entertainment, and ornate costumes. Plus ... inspired to get into the Mardi Gras spirit. The ...

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 ...

Mardi Gras—just one of the festival’s many names—is marked by raucous parties and parades, revelers wearing elaborate costumes, and delicious foods. Some begin celebrating on the night ...