Visitors to the Nevins Library last week learned about Mardi Gras through the “Create, Explore & More!” program.

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

"I love that it's simple enough that kids could help too!" Coca-Cola shakes up Mardi Gras with bold new initiative during parades: 'Stepping up to the plate' first appeared on The Cool Down.

New Orleans (WDSU) — Right now, police are investigating several violent crimes that originated Mardi Gras weekend through Ash Wednesday. Some of the crimes include shootings. WDSU Reporter Shay ...

Why isn't Mardi Gras on the same day? Mardi Gras falls on a different date each year because it is based on a system that revolves around Easter, which also doesn't occur on the same day every year.

Severe weather alerts caused Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and other cities throughout the U.S. to be moved up or canceled Erika Goldring/Getty Severe weather systems are threatening Mardi ...

“Mardi Gras is all about having these moments. This city is like nowhere else in the country right now,” said Kendall Calyen, 41, marveling at the 200-year-old tradition unfolding before his eye ...