Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to let loose before Lent.

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Vice takes viewers into the heart of Cajun Country with its upcoming documentary "Vice’s Guide to Mardi Gras." Here is what to expect.

More than 40,000 people crowded the streets in Panama City last year for this annual festival, and this year organizers expect a similar turnout.

It's the apotheosis of Carnival, marking the end of the "week of seven fat days" before Lent, the liturgical period of devotion to God during which people fast. A day of festivities during which rich ...

Carnival season is upon us, and many countries worldwide are putting on incredibly vibrant celebrations well worth attending. These are the best of the best.

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras International Flavors of Carnaval ... What To Expect: It's a celebration filled with parades, music, and international cuisine—all included with regular theme ...

This year's ceremony includes a grand parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, featuring cultural tableaux, military displays, and an Air Force flypast. Tickets can be booked online or at designated ...

It is a great day that would be marked with a grand parade of India's military might, cultural richness, and the spirit of unity. With every march, every salute, and every display of strength ...

Worlds will align for a "planetary parade" in January, with four bright and easily visible to the naked eye. But an even better view arrives in February and March. Here's what you need to know.

Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is also known as Shrove Tuesday. Mardi Gras Day is the last day of Carnival season. Carnivals include balls, parties and parades with floats and costumed dancers.

Stargazers can witness a rare planetary parade on January 21 and 25, with Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn visible to the naked eye after sunset. Uranus and Neptune need a telescope for clear viewing.