But in New Orleans, Mardi Gras celebrations grew out of Catholicism. ... green and gold are the official colors of Mardi Gras, so you can dress up in a fun ensemble that incorporates these colors.

Yes, Mardi Gras is celebrated every year with the exception of 2021, when New Orleans parades were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mardi Gras festivities in 2025 are already set in New ...

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People dress as broccoli during the Society of Saint Anne's parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Gerald Herbert/AP / AP ...

“ Amtrak Mardi Gras Service reconnects New Orleans to its Gulf Coast neighbors in Mississippi and Alabama, bringing benefits ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans: ... The staff and family of world famous Hansen’s Sno-Bliz dress up as snoballs as they head to the parade route on Mardi Gras, Feb. 21, 2023.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite anticipated severe storms.

FILE – Jeff Thomas and Shelton Pollet find a rare peaceful spot on Bourbon Street during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans, Feb. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/Rusty Costanza, File) ...

More cops than confetti are expected to be prevalent on parade routes when Mardi Gras goes into full swing in New Orleans this weekend.. City officials said security has been ramped up to historic ...

Mardi Gras is the culmination of Carnival season — which officially begins each year on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas, known as King’s Day, in New Orleans and closes with the arrival of ...

People celebrate on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Bourbon Street is seen from a balcony at the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday ...