Taste your way through Louisiana’s soul food scene—from crispy fried chicken to gumbo, gravy, and cornbread bliss!

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“Amtrak Mardi Gras Service is a natural choice for the name of the new trains that will reflect the region’s distinctive culture,” said Amtrak President Roger Harris in a statement. “Travel should be ...

Lake Charles-based historian Adley Cormier believes that in the rural areas, the chaos of Mardi Gras is more controlled: “Following a Mardi Gras run by car, which many people do, allows the ...

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Minneapolis restaurant Lagniappe visited KARE 11 News at Noon to share authentic recipes to celebrate the day.

Share this story Mardi Gras was first celebrated in New Orleans by the flamboyant Grand Marquis de Vaudreuil, who created the first “bal masque” or costumed Mardi Gras in the 1740s.

Mardi Gras Day (March 4, 2024) On Mardi Gras Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, Lake Charles comes alive with vibrant parades, including the Second Line Stroll, Jeeps on Parade, and Motor Gras Parade.

NYC restaurants File Gumbo Bar Strange Delight, and Bananas are offering takes on New Orleans food, dining, and cuisines with gumbo, oysters, barbecue shrimp, and hospitality.

The City of St. Charles has a Mardi Gras parade and after-party happening Saturday. Scientists: Dire wolf brought back from extinction after 13,000 years Cruise Etiquette: The Nuances of Adults ...

There are six Mardi Gras events in Southwest Louisiana planned March 4 beginning from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Four of the parades are slated for downtown Lake Charles starting from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.