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

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

Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

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

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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 ...

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

Carnaval San Francisco will commemorate its 47th anniversary with a Mardi Gras kickoff party spanning nearly eight blocks of ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers against brining umbrellas and ...

Fat Tuesday - or Mardi Gras - is followed by Ash Wednesday to kick off the start of Lent. Here's what to know about fish ...