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When Mardi Gras arrived in the U.S., so did this tradition of disguise. According to The Times-Picayune , many of the early Mardi Gras celebrants in New Orleans imported their costumes from Europe.

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“We are giant evangelists — there's nothing like Mardi Gras,” said Chloe Ray, 33, who had a large cardboard cutout of a gingham tablecloth around her neck, part of a group crawfish boil costume.

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms. The culmination of a weekslong ...

Mardi Gras, a spectacle of vibrant colors, extravagant costumes and lively parades, holds a deeper significance in many cultures. Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday," serves as a last hurrah of ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite anticipated severe storms ...

Your Mardi Gras (aka “Fat Tuesday”) ... 8 Mardi Gras Food Ideas for Your Festive Party: Savor the Flavor Goodness. Alexandria Brooks. Thu, February 20, 2025 at 10:26 AM UTC.

Revelers can enjoy jazz music, colorful floats and moon pies at Palestine's Mardi Gras parade Saturday. The Mystics of Time invites the community to join in on the fun and frivolity of the annual ...

Residents are being encouraged to consider adopting a horse used during Mardi Gras 2025. (Humane Society of Louisiana) The horse adoption program is entering its seventh year and has proven to be ...

EUNICE, La. — 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 Ortego ...