The new, twice-daily Amtrak Mardi Gras Service begins on August 18, and will take three hours and 43 minutes to travel the ...

Press events held today from Mobile, Ala., to New Orleans have filled in more details on the launch of two daily round trips ...

With the Mardi Gras mayhem, vibrant bar scene and iconic culinary scene, its easy to forget the adventures that await in the abundant green spaces in and around New Orleans. Surrounded by water and ...

More than 1,100 attendees enjoyed creations from 50-plus chefs and vintners at the French Quarter-themed fundraiser.

PARIS, Feb. 23.—Mardi Gras was celebrated in this city to-day with unusual animation. The boulevards were in the possession of gay and moving throngs.

This small, underrated city in Louisiana is the place to go for spotting wildlife, peeping historical architecture, and ...

The annual Lamar County Human Resources Council Mardi Gras fundraiser kicks off Friday night, Mar. 14, at the Love Civic Center. VIP admission begins at 6 p.m. and general admission at 7 p.m. Proceeds ...

The Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has become embroiled in a similar controversy to the one that derailed the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics.

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.

Why is Mardi Gras celebrated? The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday. It’s a time for celebration and is seen as a final ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's a closer look.

The Mardi Gras Indians symbolize a unique connection between African and Indigenous heritage in the Crescent City.