Mardi Gras is over in New Orleans and we'll have to wait until February 2026 for another chance to celebrate. Astronomy and religion determine when Fat Tuesday will take place every year.

Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day. The city’s iconic Fat Tuesday parades are adapting to the ...

If you're celebrating Mardi Gras, here are some of the best wishes, messages, images, and greetings to share with your family and friends on WhatsApp, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

The plans had been set for months: Dr. Roquell E. Wyche would finally take her son, Jaxon, to New Orleans, joining nearly 40 members of her husband’s family for their annual celebration of Mardi ...

Mardi Gras is officially upon us! The annual celebration is one of the most iconic cultural events in the United States, known for exuberant parades, festive music and indulgent foods.

How to celebrate Mardi Gras in OKC Where to eat Creole food for Mardi Gras One way to enjoy Mardi Gras is by eating Creole food, often Louisiana French Creole. Several restaurants are offering deals ...

But Mardi Gras is an entire season, often called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

Mardi Gras, a vibrant celebration originating from ancient traditions, peaks in New Orleans with parades and revelry. This year's festivities will occur until March 4.

This year’s Mardi Gras, a.k.a. Fat Tuesday, is celebrated March 4. “Mardi Gras is an imported Catholic custom, a religious tradition celebrating the last day of an indulgent Carnival season ...

The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association's Krewes Parade will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2. Get ready to laissez bon temp rouler as Mardi Gras festivities get into full swing starting Friday.

Mardi Gras is coming. In some places — New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, Venice — people have been celebrating for days or weeks, since Mardi Gras is the culmination of Carnival season.

Chili cook-off with Mardi Gras beer and hymns: Bethesda Lutheran Church, 504 Burnett Ave., Ames, invites all to celebrate Mardi Gras at Torrent Brewing Company on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m ...