Mardi Gras isn't just about excess ... is a "relic" of how cities once communicated with the world. There's great songs on this list, and then there's this proper slice of magic.

Mardi Gras is almost over. Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to the Christian Lenten season, Mardi Gras has since expanded from a single day of observation to weeks (or months ...

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of ...

In addition to the chicken runs, you'll see colourful costumes, listen to traditional Mardi Gras songs, and taste authentic Cajun cooking, as you’re bound to come across a communal gumbo or ...

But before that, the people of New Orleans turn up big time with Mardi Gras, which translates to “Fat Tuesday.” The holiday is typically all about fun and community, but under it all lies a ...

6 to Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17. Why isn't Mardi Gras on the same day? Mardi Gras falls on a different date each year because it is based on a system that revolves around Easter, which also doesn't ...

The final day of Mardi Gras has arrived. Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, is March 4 this year and is typically the day during Mardi Gras with the largest parades and biggest parties.

Merman and Cline also drew laughs with their satirical renditions of pop songs. Merman's "52" is a ... passes the Bourbon Street Wards during Mardi Gras in New Orleans, Tuesday, March 4, 2025.