It is observed by millions all around the world and is often referred to as Carnival. While Mardi Gras and Carnival are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two.

The Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnival, begins on January 6th and ends on March 4th, 2025. The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily ...

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.

The Carnival Mardi Gras offers a wide range of entertainment options to suit every taste. There are Broadway-style shows, comedy acts, live music, movies, and more. Boasting several clubs and bars ...

Several local artists tell WWL Louisiana the person in charge of the new Mystic Kings Krewe still owes them money from work ...

This year, March 4 is Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, the last day of the Carnival season. It's celebrated in New Orleans and around the United States and the world with parades, balls and parties.

It's carnival season! Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) is a cultural celebration that occurs in the United States and around the world before the 2025 Easter season begins. Mardi Gras ...

Mardi Gras was declared a legal state holiday within Louisiana in 1875. The official start of Carnival Season is marked by Twelfth Night, which is Jan. 6 this year. This year, Mardi Gras Day falls ...

To mark milestone, Carnival is donating a hybrid pickup truck to Keep Brevard Beautiful, a nonprofit that works to beautify the local environment.

Holiday season is over, and Carnival season is here ... along with the Greater Southwest Louisiana Mardi Gras Association, proudly raised the Mardi Gras flag at Lafayette Consolidated Government ...

Its reputation for its roaring Carnival season has steadily grown float by float, making Pensacola a Mardi Gras destination. Many have risen to the occasion to make it that way, ensuring its ...