When you're looking for Mardi Gras party ideas, classic party games such as Pictionary and charades are easy to incorporate into a Mardi Gras theme with careful word choices and gameplay.

Mardi Gras Southeast Texas is set to kick off Feb. 28 through March 2. On Saturday, March 1, you can stream the big parade live on our 12News+ app at 6 p.m. This is a developing story.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The first Mobile Mardi Gras Parade is only a few days away, but Mardi Gras balls for the 2025 season are already in full swing. “An occasion for a person is very special… ...

They are $35 for adults, $15 for young people ages 11 to 20, $5 for kids ages 4 to 10, and free for kids ages 3 and under and Capitol Park Museum members.

Texarkana Mardi Gras will kick off at 10 a.m. Saturday in downtown Texarkana. Admission is free. The parade will start at 4 p.m.