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

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 ...

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One of America's biggest cultural celebrations, Mardi Gras, will take place soon, just before the start of the Easter season.

What was shaping up as a classic battle for the SouthWestern Indiana Athletic Conference boys basketball championship was tied at 13 when host Linton got the first basket of the second quarter Tuesday ...

In a rare sighting, Jack Nicholson, the iconic Hollywood star, was seen navigating the bustling streets of New York.

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Mardi Gras — or Fat Tuesday — celebrations will precede Ash Wednesday, and the start of the Lenten season for 2025. Ash ...