Instead, the origins of Mardi Gras costumes come not from the United States but rather, like Mardi Gras itself, Europe. New Orleans Mardi Gras costumes have more in common with “those of Nice ...

EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — 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 ...

IOTA, La. ()– Costumes are a large part of the Mardi Gras experience.One family in Iota keeps the culture of Mardi Gras alive by making traditional Carnival garb. The Miller family showed Gerald ...

In Branch, in rural Acadia Parish, Karen Thibodeaux and her staff create Mardi Gras costumes at Sew What! Design. Revelers wear the flamboyant creations to strut their stuff at courir de Mardi Gras.

Zozo Huval makes courir de Mardi Gras costumes from their Freetown studio, putting a twist on the traditional appearance using vintage, secondhand and sustainable materials.

Costumes are a royal part of Mardi Gras and Valerie Smith of DVal Designs in Sulphur aims to make sure her clients will look as regal as royalty. “We make Mardi Gras costumes for about 40 different ...

Beyond the dazzling parades and flamboyant costumes, Mardi Gras is a celebration of community, self-expression, and the enduring spirit of joy. Skipping the US Travel 2025 🌴 This country's ...

Rich in history and many traditions, Basile Mardi Gras is truly one of a kind. One tradition, paying homage to the ones that ...

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.

Mardi Gras celebrations erupt into a flurry of costumes and color on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, in New Orleans, La. Parade-goers took to the streets of the city to dance alongside floats, catch ...

It Had a Couple of Rough Pandemic Years. NOLA.com reported that in 2020, New Orleans’ Mardi Gras proceeded as always, underestimating the reality of the then-new pandemic and its repercussions.