Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is a festival of indulgence before Lent, when many Christians begin abstaining from certain pleasures.

Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.

Celebrating local pride and Mardi Gras spirit, the Imperial Mardi Gras Parade in Opelousas brought the community together for a colorful, unforgettable celebration.

Despite the shortening of parades, plenty of new and traditional Mardi Gras social events will still take place around the city rain or shine.

In celebration of this Mardi Gras season, WDSU is shining a spotlight on Mardi Gras and its masterminds in an hour-long special.

Why is Mardi Gras celebrated? The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday. It’s a time for celebration and is seen as a final ...

And while there have always been barricades in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, there were far more than usual this year.

Mardi Gras movies and TV shows are the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras 2025, whether you want an animated classic or HBO drama.

Here's some background on the Mardi Gras holiday you might not know, and how to celebrate in Binghamton.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's a closer look.

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of ...

Metro Atlanta is bringing the spirit of Mardi Gras to life with lively parades, festive parties, and plenty of beads, music, and Cajun-inspired eats.