An adorable runaway dog, who had citizens of New Orleans searching for him, is now a Mardi Gras folk hero. Last November, a dog named Scrim leaped out of an animal shelter, and had everyone ...

Good morning. I'm Steve Inskeep. Happy Mardi Gras. Today is the last day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, a time of fasting and prayer for many Christians leading up to Easter. So today ...

Her work previously appeared in Newsweek. Erika Goldring/Getty New Orleans has once again come alive for the celebration of Mardi Gras! March 4, 2025, marks Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash ...

Fortunately, the witness rescued the animal from the situation and now the pig has a new home. The alleged incident occurred in a park not far from a Mardi Gras parade earlier this month ...

"Laissez les bons temps rouler!" Mardi Gras is here, and while Austin makes the celebration its own, one NOLA tradition remains strong: king cake. This festive, colorful treat hides a tiny surprise.

NEW ORLEANS, La. (WAFB) - Mardi Gras festivities are in full swing as people flood the streets of the Big Easy. You can expect another packed day of parades, floats, costumes, and throws.

Mardi Gras is celebrated around the globe and has roots in Christian traditions. In the United States, the grandest celebrations are held in New Orleans, where Mardi Gras is core to the southern ...

NEW ORLEANS — Happy Mardi Gras! Parades are rolling this Fat Tuesday. Many parades are on a modified parade route to avoid anticipated severe weather. Stay here for all the live updates from ...

To help with the new policies being implemented ahead of Mardi Gras the City of Mobile Animal Services will host free trainings for interested riders and a “Field Day” providing free medical ...

New Orleans has once again come alive for the celebration of Mardi Gras! March 4, 2025, marks Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday which kicks off the season of Lent, leading up to Easter.