Instead, the origins of Mardi Gras costumes come not from the United States but rather, like Mardi Gras itself, Europe.

Mardi Gras Indians are particularly noted for their hand-sewn costumes, some of which take an entire year to create and can cost thousands of dollars and weigh as much as 150 pounds — and are ...

Before you grab your masks and beads, find out the true history of Mardi Gras! Here's why we celebrate Fat Tuesday and where the tradition comes from.

Mardi Gras Outfits for Ladies Here are 30 cute Mardi Gras outfits and costumes that will turn heads this year!

Do you celebrate Mardi Gras? Whether you're look forward to a big celebration or not, this Mardi Gras snack mix is a fun and delicious addition to the day.

However, there is much more to Mardi Gras than booze, costumes and hedonism, and its traditions extend far beyond New Orleans. These Mardi Gras facts will enrich your understanding of the holiday and ...

Photojournalist Kim Brent offered a fun insight into the Southeast Texas version of Fat Tuesday. (Mardi Gras decorations are a labor of love, Feb 15). But when partygoers are wearing real bird ...

Mardi Gras looms mere days away. Soon, the nonstop party will start in earnest — which means there’s precious little time left to throw together a Fat Tuesday costume.

In Branch, in rural Acadia Parish, Karen Thibodeaux and her staff create Mardi Gras costumes at Sew What! Design. Revelers wear the flamboyant creations to strut their stuff at courir de Mardi Gras.

Karen Thibodeaux, the owner of Vacajun is known for making costumes for the Mardi Gras season. It was orginally just a sewing business at her home, but it progressed to Mardi Gras ball gowns and ...

Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is a vibrant and festive celebration that marks the culmination of Carnival season. Rooted in religious traditions and celebrated around the world, Mardi Gras ...

Mardi Gras Indians are particularly noted for their hand-sewn costumes, some of which take an entire year to create and can cost thousands of dollars and weigh as much as 150 pounds — and are ...