Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

If you want to unearth the history and origins of Mardi Gras, the iconic Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start ...

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

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

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 ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day ...

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

Everywhere else, it's just Tuesday. But today, New Orleans throws the biggest free party in the world. This year weather concerns have bumped parade times up from their normal schedule. Zulu will roll ...

Carl Dean, Dolly Parton's devoted husband of nearly 60 years who avoided the spotlight and inspired her timeless hit “Jolene, ...

Rex King and Queen of Carnival held their traditional toasts as the parade made its way down the Uptown route. This year's ...

The parade will follow its traditional route until it reaches Jackson Avenue, where it will turn left at the corner of St.