It Had a Couple of Rough Pandemic Years. NOLA.com reported that in 2020, New Orleans’ Mardi Gras proceeded as always, underestimating the reality of the then-new pandemic and its repercussions.

The 78ers are people who took part in the first Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade on 24 June 1978. They have led each year's parade since 1998. Source: AAP / Steven Saphore ...

Mardi Gras festivities might be more popular down in the Big Easy and other cities along the Gulf Coast, but there are several ways to let loose and "laissez les bons temps rouler" (let the good ...

Mardi Gras season has arrived, but that’s not an itinerary in New Orleans — all those events are taking place in the D.C. area in the coming days.

While Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1874, 1900 was the year it found its footing Today, the celebration includes more than 100 krewes and draws more than 100,000 visitors ...

Revelers can enjoy jazz music, colorful floats and moon pies at Palestine's Mardi Gras parade Saturday. The Mystics of Time invites the community to join in on the fun and frivolity of the annual ...

An epic Mardi Gras celebration requires at least three key elements: an elaborate parade, the best local entertainment, and ornate costumes. Plus, hurricanes and king cakes. Beads, obviously. Not to ...

EUNICE, La. — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes.However, there are few traditional costume makers left. Susana Ortego ...

She noted Mardi Gras is similar to Carnival in Rio de Janiero, Brazil, and the Carnival of Venice in Italy, other pre-Lenten celebrations with parades, costumes and street celebrations.

Thibodeaux told KATC Mardi Gras is a fun time, and she enjoys helping the community. "I like to see their face when they open the door and see all the colors and they just go wow," Thibodeaux said.

Beyond the dazzling parades and flamboyant costumes, Mardi Gras is a celebration of community, self-expression, and the enduring spirit of joy. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's ...