Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday ...

Mardi Gras is less than a week away and security surrounding this year’s Fat Tuesday celebrations, marking the end of ...

Jambalaya Jambalaya is a beloved dish during Mardi Gras, showcasing the fusion of French, Spanish and African influences in ...

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

The date of Fat Tuesday changes from year to year depending on when Easter Sunday occurs, which also fluctuates annually. In 2025, Easter is on Sunday, April 20, thus making the date of Fat Tuesday, ...

Previewing 30 New Orleans and Jefferson Parish parades with themes, royalty, special guests, throws, maps and more.

Here is a schedule of parades in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, and corresponding parade route maps are below. UPDATE: ...

More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans ...

Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is celebrated as Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Brazil, but you don ...

Fat Tuesday is just a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything you need to know about Mardi ...