For party animals, few holidays match the joy (and mayhem) of Mardi Gras. If you count yourself among them, you know that the vibrant New Orleans tradition takes place on Fat Tuesday—that’s March 4 ...

The trees along all the major parade routes get swamped with beads during Mardi Gras. Many of the beads stay in the trees for ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a vibrant celebration held the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. This tradition is steeped in history and ...

Mardi Gras is full of festive throws, but what do you do with all those beads after the parade? Discover creative and ...

Researchers at Louisiana State University have created a sustainable way to use biodegradable Mardi Gras beads after the ...

The annual celebration of Mardi Gras is a Carnival season that ... purple and gold beads into the crowd. Those colors represent power (gold), faith (green) and justice (purple).

What is a krewe? And why do we eat king cake? Knowing these essential Mardi Gras facts will make the celebration all the more ...