As Mardi Gras approaches, Foley's costume racks — brimming with sequins, wigs and extravagant accessories — will once again be in full use, ready to bring their contents to life on the streets ...

King cakes have sweet fillings like fruits and cream cheese, are open in the center and topped with green, gold, and purple icing that represent the colors of the Mardi Gras season.

Blaine Kern, a notorious float building and Mardi Gras mastermind, was inspired by the movie King Kong. This idea would birth what we now know today as parade themes.

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.

867 S. Broadway & 594 E. Third St., dv8kitchen.com, 859-955-0388 & 859-832-0388. DV8 will have King Cake cinnamon rolls, complete with Mardi Gras colored sugar, through March 4, while supplies last.

"I am 109 King of Zulu. All hail Zulu Happy Mardi Gras!" He continues the legacy as King Zulu 2025 with his wife, Queen Zulu 2025 Kristen Bonds Mason, by his side.