The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

Mardi Gras in America traces its roots back to medieval Europe. According to MardiGrasNewOrleans.com, it eventually made its way to France’s colonies in the New World. As the site notes ...

Now, it's almost time for Mardi Gras! Beginning as a religious holiday ... the Lenten season are celebrated across the world, from France to Brazil and beyond. And, in the U.S. although it is ...

Mardi Gras began in medieval Europe, starting in Rome and making its way to France, she told USA TODAY Friday afternoon. The tradition then made its way through the colonies, and around 1699 ...

Mardi Gras began in medieval Europe, starting in Rome and making its way to France, she told USA TODAY Friday afternoon. The tradition then made its way through the colonies, and around 1699 ...

Courir de Mardi Gras is rooted in French medieval history ... In European countries, specifically France, various kingdoms would host end-of-Winter parties, where the king would present a feast ...

Mardi Gras' origins can be traced back to France and Italy, but today, New Orleans is the largest and most famous place for the event. While New Orleans has made a name for itself in terms of ...

Sydney (AFP) – Thousands of scantily clad revellers danced through Sydney on Saturday for the 47th annual Mardi Gras parade, transforming the Australian city into a vibrant sea of colour and ...

From the streets of France to the vibrant festivals of Brazil, cities everywhere are getting in on the action. But it is in New Orleans, Louisiana, where Mardi Gras truly comes to life.

Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way! New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions Mardi Gras in New Orleans is more than ...

In urban areas of France, Spain and Germany ... the people settled here," Ancelet said. In Mardi Gras' early days in Louisiana, the differences in the city and rural towns weren't so stark.

The tradition of Mardi Gras began as a Catholic observance, with roots in Europe, particularly in France. Mardi Gras marks the final day before Ash Wednesday, and is a time to enjoy rich food and ...