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When is Ash Wednesday 2025? Here's what to know about Mardi Gras, Lent, more key dates
It's almost time to break out your King Cake and Mardi Gras beads — Fat Tuesday is just around the corner. Though many don't ...
Bridge City seamstress stitches the magic into Mardi Gras with elaborate costume design
Devin Melanson, of Bridge City. is a dedicated costume designer, who crafts intricate outfits for Mardi Gras royalty, transforming fabric into elaborate works of art. Melanson's creative process is ...
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Kenner neighborhood parade marking 55 years of bringing families together for Mardi Gras
When they were children, Matthew Dupre and Christine Hurlbut participated in the Krewe of Driftwood parade in Kenner, in ...
These Beloved Food Rituals Bring Carnival Season to Life in the Bayous of Louisiana
Louisiana's Carnival season is a period of celebration, comfort food, and community. From king cake and crawfish boils to the religious traditions that anchor Mardi Gras, chef Melissa M. Martin of the ...
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Super Bowl meets Mardi Gras: Why are babies buried in king cakes?
Food historian Liz Williams told the Associated Press last year that the roots of king cake culture date to Saturnalia ...
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'TODAY' Will Be In New Orleans Hosting A Mardi Gras Party And You Can Attend
The show will broadcast from Mardi Gras World Friday, February 28 and will air live at 8 a.m. CT/9 a.m. ET. Fans and viewers ...
When is Fat Tuesday? What to know about the last day of Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant celebration.