Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers as powerful storms were expected to strike ...

The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some ...

You can count on Long Islanders to pay attention to Louisiana cooking at least once a year: On Mardi Gras — this year, March ...

The origins of Mardi Gras go all the way back to medieval Europe where communities in Italy and France counted down the final ...

Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's ...

If you want to enjoy as much of the Mardi Gras season as possible in one day, here are some events you can enjoy on Tuesday ...

The Krewe of Houmas is the latest Fat Tuesday parade being moved as a result of weather. Tuesday's weather includes the ...

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The ...

Zulu and Rex parades, the climax of New Orleans' carnival season, will roll early on Fat Tuesday with pared-down ensembles ...