EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes. However, there are few traditional costume makers left. Susana ...

Instead, the origins of Mardi Gras costumes come not from the United States but rather, like Mardi Gras itself, Europe. New Orleans Mardi Gras costumes have more in common with “those of Nice ...

IOTA, La. ()– Costumes are a large part of the Mardi Gras experience.One family in Iota keeps the culture of Mardi Gras alive by making traditional Carnival garb. The Miller family showed Gerald ...

In Branch, in rural Acadia Parish, Karen Thibodeaux and her staff create Mardi Gras costumes at Sew What! Design. Revelers wear the flamboyant creations to strut their stuff at courir de Mardi Gras.

Rich in history and many traditions, Basile Mardi Gras is truly one of a kind. One tradition, paying homage to the ones that ...

Zozo Huval makes courir de Mardi Gras costumes from their Freetown studio, putting a twist on the traditional appearance using vintage, secondhand and sustainable materials.

Valentine's Day might be top of mind for most people, but Mardi Gras is coming up, too. Here's what you need to know about celebrating the holiday.

Beyond the dazzling parades and flamboyant costumes, Mardi Gras is a celebration of community, self-expression, and the enduring spirit of joy. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's ...

It Had a Couple of Rough Pandemic Years. NOLA.com reported that in 2020, New Orleans’ Mardi Gras proceeded as always, underestimating the reality of the then-new pandemic and its repercussions.

Costumes are a royal part of Mardi Gras and Valerie Smith of DVal Designs in Sulphur aims to make sure her clients will look as regal as royalty. “We make Mardi Gras costumes for about 40 different ...

While the nail artist notes traditional Mardi Gras colors—green, yellow, and purple—are always in high demand, Dixon emphasizes there’s no one way to do Mardi Gras nails. “Just have fun ...