There’s much more to the annual tradition of Mardi Gras than partying. Check out our sampling of Mardi Gras history, trivia, and so much more.

Mardi Gras masks are more than just festive accessories—they carry a rich history and cultural significance. Every detail, Mardi Gras color and design tells a story, and the artists who craft ...

The courir de Mardi Gras at Vermilionville teaches children and families about the history of the rural tradition, including costumed revelers and a gumbo.

Ages 5-12 can come into the library to make your own mask inspired by the Mardi Gras and Carnival traditions.

Mardi Gras is one of the best celebrations of the year. Between the masks, the music, the beads and the king cake, few festive occasions can measure up to how much we let loose during Carnival ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — The start of Mardi Gras is only days away starting with the chicken toss on Thursday. This year, organizers say it's going to be bigger and more kid friendly than ever before ...

Kids will be able to make their own Mardi Gras mask, create bead art murals, and decorate their own Mini King Cake provided by Associated Grocers. (Knock Knock Children's Museum) Their Monday ...

A beguiling new exhibit explores Galveston's connection with Mardi Gras through two dozen masks of wildly different provenances.

Decatur-area kids celebrated Mardi Gras at the Children's Museum of Illinois on Saturday. The festivities included a parade with golf cart "floats" decorated by the kids.

Teens ages 13-plus can stop by the Walker Branch in Chicago to create a Mardi Gras stick mask for the holiday.