Mardi Gras 2027 will arrive on Feb. 9, just 34 days after the start of the traditional Carnival season on King’s Day, Jan. 6. For contrast, Carnival 2026 lasted 43 days. In 2025 it stretched 58 days.

As the sun rose in New Orleans, rows of parade-goers already lined the street. People set up chairs, coolers, grills and ...

Fat Tuesday on Padre Island! Louisiana natives celebrate with gumbo, memories of Bourbon Street, and a message to let the good times roll ...

The China House opened to coincide with the Games, features exhibits on modern Chinese Olympic history, including the 2022 ...

Mardi Gras falls right before Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter. USA TODAY is providing live coverage of the parades around New Orleans beginning ...

This week is packed with holidays and celebrations. From Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year on the day of the solar eclipse, ...

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Today is known as Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday”. Fat Tuesday is a festive day of indulgence before the season of Lent begins for Christians. Today is the last day of eating rich, fatty ...

Two brothers who both work for the Clay County Sheriff’s Office now have one more thing in common: They are both new fathers.

Former University of Texas Police Department Officer Austin Dubois reached a plea deal with the Travis County DA following an excessive force investigation into a 2024 arrest at Dell Seton.

Fat Tuesday kicked off with Gulf Shores celebrating Mardi Gras with big crowds and lots of floats as it returned to its original route.

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is officially underway as hundreds of thousands of people flood the streets of New Orleans for the annual celebration marking the end of the Carnival season.