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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 ...

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Why is it significant that ALLA has its first Black queen and king this year? Gian Durand: I'm from New Orleans. So, to me, Mardi Gras should be as diverse as the city. Our reign is really ...

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Louisiana First Sports Reporter Brian Holland caught up with the creator of the 13-foot float, Mardi Gras Mike.

In the U.S., the origin of Mardi Gras is a somewhat debated topic. The city of Mobile claims that it was the first city recorded to have the oldest organized Mardi Gras, dating back to 1703.

Louisiana celebrates Mardi Gras due to the French-Catholic settlers who inhabited Louisiana during the 17th century. Louisiana's first-ever recorded Mardi Gras celebration took place at the mouth ...

The reason is a mystery. After returning home from attending the first Mardi Gras parade of the season, they decided to throw all of the gold, green and purple beads on the tree. Despite the ...

"I have to look at the safety first," the parish president said. Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, and altered in New Orleans due to the dangers posed by ...