And for locals like Foley, an artist who specializes in creating elaborate clown costumes, curating Mardi Gras outfits is an art. "I don't know many other places in the world that have their own ...

It's a one-stop destination for Mardi Gras magic, featuring custom-made costumes and decor crafted by Tara and her team. Tara LeBlanc’s store is far from your typical tanning business.

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 ...