Visitors to the Nevins Library last week learned about Mardi Gras through the “Create, Explore & More!” program.

But eventually, this trick was found out by the government who would ban masks statewide, a law that is still applicable today. Things changed, however, when the state officially made Mardi Gras a ...

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) In New Orleans, some African Americans mask in elaborate beaded and feathered Mardi Gras Indian suits, roving the city to sing, dance, drum and perform. The tradition, ...

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of ...

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.

New Orleans is preparing to make Mardi Gras 2025 an unforgettable celebration. The festivities commence on January 6 and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, during which the city will be alive with ...