Comus’ face is hidden by a hard mask that resembles ... one where white people reigned supreme. “It’s not complicated. The origins of Mardi Gras are Confederate, explicitly,” Sakakeeny ...

The "Courir de Mardi Gras" are traditions based on early begging rituals from the Medieval era that originated in 15th-century France. Ashley White begs for charity during the Tee-Mamou women's ...

Many white krewes chose not to participate ... that folks could wear masks — but only for Mardi Gras. In fact, all float riders must wear a mask or paint their faces according to state law.

A series of colorful posters celebrating Mardi Gras ... though the gilded mask the reveler holds is strictly decorative. A few early posters are rendered in black and white. The 2025 poster ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Finding Black Masking Indians, often called Mardi Gras Indians, on Fat Tuesday can be challenging. They don’t typically announce their locations or schedules; even when they ...

The piece is of a gold Mardi Gras mask surrounded by stars ... “Set up against the white Bolton House, I think it’s going to be quite colorful and pretty.” “The imagery in both of ...

WHITE CASTLE, La. (WAFB) - There were tons of Mardi Gras celebrations happening across the state, but one small town was on a mission to outdo everyone. The town of White Castle hosted its annual ...

Mardi Gras is a well-known and cherished holiday in Louisiana, with its parades, marching bands, beads and balls. But Mardi Gras is more than parades and doubloons. In southwest Louisiana, many ...