Mardi Gras in Louisiana is a legal holiday since 1875, featuring numerous festivities leading up to the main event.

After the double grand march at the conclusion of the Carnival season of almost two months, the monarchs of the Rex ...

But the parish announced Wednesday that its premier Carnival parade, the Krewe of Argus, will get to roll on a new date and ...

Due to weather warnings, Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans, including the Zulu and Rex parades, were rolled back and started ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite ...

The good times and parades still rolled in New Orleans for Mardi Gras Day celebrations early Tuesday, ahead of ...

NEW ORLEANS — Zulu and Rex will both roll early with no marching krewes, bands or truck floats in an effort to beat the high ...

Major weather warnings in New Orleans including a tornado watch extended into the night, putting a damper on Mardi Gras and ...

King of Carnival Howell Crosby leads a magical parade celebrating history, community, and the timeless joy of Mardi Gras ...

Carnival season that began less than a week after the tragic New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street and included a ...

Benson spoke with WDSU's Aubry Killion about the successful parades despite the threat of severe weather, and how she hopes ...