The cards in the deck are small card stock pieces painted with tempera. The figures are on a gold background and include details crafted with precious materials. Bridgeman/ACI Playing cards first ...

Three parades roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will continue every day through Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Costumed revelers will ...

What is Mardi Gras season all about and what’s it like to experience it? Today is Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent starts. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and that date floats ...