By 2005 the Zulu parades were premiere Mardi Gras events with lavish floats. Gone was the raggedy pants parody of the original parade; the king and queen of Zulu reigned in elegant tuxedo and gown.

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.

NEW ORLEANS — Several Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have been rescheduled as forecasters predict severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rain, on Sunday.

Mardi Gras World offers a close-up look at some of the flamboyant floats and costumes used during New Orleans' famous party. One thing to know upfront: This isn't a museum – it's a warehouse ...

The cultural celebration called Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) occurs in the United States and around the world before the 2025 Easter season begins on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras features ...

Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday are almost here, and the time for celebration will again be upon us. But is there a difference between Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday? Are they more than just a reason to party?

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of fasting ...