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

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The celebrations this year were dampened due to weather concerns, but people still came out in New Orleans to party.

Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a ...

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.

This New Orleans-inspired restaurant is holding a Mardi Gras pop-up with festive decorations ... Olivia Wakim is a digital content producer on the food and dining team. She joined the AJC as ...

While Pensacola’s Mardi Gras celebrations date back to 1874, 1900 was the year it found its footing Today, the celebration includes more than 100 krewes and draws more than 100,000 visitors ...

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NEW ORLEANS — Several Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and Jefferson Parish have been rescheduled as forecasters predict severe weather, including thunderstorms and heavy rain, on Sunday.