Mardi Gras actually began in Mobile, Alabama – a port city with close proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, located about 140 miles east of the Big Easy. “By virtue of being established prior to New ...

By the 1850s, a group of men in New Orleans established a secret society to help celebrate the holiday. The city’s first Mardi Gras Krewe was born. Other secret societies followed and there are even ...

Residents from across Shelby County enjoyed a night of festive entertainment while supporting local arts during the inaugural ...

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 ...

Gian Durand now reigns as the first Black queen of New Orleans’ ALLA parade during this year’s Mardi Gras festivities. The businesswoman has dedicated her inaugural ride to not only Dorothy Mae Taylor ...

Fat Tuesday is just a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything you need to know about Mardi Gras.

12. New Orleans became a Mardi Gras hotspot in 1857 when floats were introduced to the city's parade for the first time. 13. Mistick Krewe of Comus introduced floats to New Orleans Mardi Gras parades.

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The name Fat Tuesday comes from households using up all the fats stored in the ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close on March 4. Michiganders often celebrate with ...