NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The good times and parades still rolled in New Orleans for Mardi Gras Day celebrations early Tuesday, ahead of expected severe winds, thunderstorms and tornado warnings in the ...

For instance, Beaumont’s annual Mardi Gras Southeast Texas festival, which ran from Feb. 28 to March 2, draws thousands of visitors each year. Texas is also home to the nation’s third-largest ...

“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.

Mardi Gras, with its vibrant parades, lively music and rich cultural traditions, has long been a captivating backdrop for film and television.The festival’s chaotic energy and colorful ...

Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans. Friday, Jun 27, 2025. New Delhi o C. Subscribe.

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.

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 ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a rich cultural celebration with origins in ancient pagan rituals, now thriving in New Orleans. Wednesday, Jun 25, 2025. New Delhi o C. Subscribe. Sign in.

There will be plenty of parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. on March 4. Here's what you need to know.

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.

Volstead's is hosting a free, 21+ Mardi Gras themed drag brunch on March 2 on the Hotel Vegas & Volstead Patio starting at 1 p.m. Hosted by May Magdalene, Mars and Veronica Valentine, with special ...

Mardi Gras is the culmination of Carnival season, and this year it lands on March 4. In Hampton Roads, most celebrations will be the weekend before.