The presence of the university brings cultural events, continuing education opportunities, and a steady economic base that helps keep the city vibrant. And for history buffs, Muncie gained fame as ...

Lake Charles business owner and community leader W. Gray Stream will be the next Washington Mardi Gras king, and Yale University student Sarah Louise Heebe will be the queen, event organizers ...

The commission also approved the concept for the new building's design. Nothing is certain, DeMarcay said, but the Hermes leadership has discussed converting the big purple building to an event ...

For years, the historically Black Krewe of Oshun has presented the first parade in New Orleans’ official Mardi Gras season. But as a battle for control of the organization heads to court ...

The massive Bengal Tiger is appropriately called Mardi Gras Mike. “It’s the thing, it’s the tiger, he’s the number 1 fan. Mardi Gras Mike is the number one fan,” LSU fan Carl Livermore said.

In a look ahead at a week of Cambridge and Somerville events, there’s Juneteenth parties, “Reading Frederick Douglass ...

Wright’s legislation would also definitively declare that elected officials can use their political money to cover membership dues for Mardi Gras krewes and the balls and parades they host.

If you're not interested in Mardi Gras mania, plan to visit in December or January, when the city is calm and you don't have to worry about making hotel reservations a year in advance. To save on ...

Members of New Orleans' Black Masking Indians are preparing for to reveal their colorful and elaborate suits on Fat Tuesday.

Every spring, the Student Union hosts Rowdy Gras, a UTSA Tradition. This event serves as our own unique Student Union version of Mardi Gras, hosted the Roadrunner Way! The goal of this cultural event ...

May 25, 2017 (Spring Valley) -- Mardi Gras, a small cafe and market located in Spring Valley, is named for the famed carnival held in New Orleans. Following this theme, the cafe sells ample New ...

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