Many revelers wear purple, green and gold, the traditional colors of Mardi Gras. Others go all out, dressing in costume for ...

If you want to unearth the history and origins of Mardi Gras, the iconic Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start ...

The deep, shimmering red and gold embellishments on this manicure channel the opulence of a Mardi Gras ball. For the base, the artist used a mix of glossy and satin finishes. Keep it cute and ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.

Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

Why are the colors of Mardi Gras purple, green and gold? Mardi Gras has been celebrated in the U.S. since 1703, when French settlers in Mobile, Alabama, held the first recorded festivities ...

“I’ve never missed a Mardi Gras and I never will,” she added ... There is a haze of glittering gold, green and purple as bands and marching clubs wound their way through the city.

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.

Guests can pose with Duke the Dragon, who will be dressed in his finest attire as King Duke and in the iconic Mardi Gras purple, gold and green color schemes. Live music will feature the upbeat ...

To march and throw beads at events, wearing masks and costumes of purple, green and gold — for justice, faith and power. Here are our picks for Mardi Gras events in Hampton Roads, many of them ...

All along Jackson Avenue at the start of the Krewe of Zulu parade, family and friends gathered wearing Mardi Gras purple, gold and green. Many reclined in chairs, ready to enjoy the long haul.