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

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Fat Tuesday has been observed since ancient Roman times ...

It marks the final day of celebration and indulgence before the Christian season of Lent begins — a 40-day period of fasting ...

Pączki, a classic Polish baked good that's similar to a donut, have grown in tradition over the years as people prepare to ...

The first full-fledged parade of the day was the Order of Athena, followed in early afternoon by the tripleheader of the Knights of Revelry, the Mobile Carnival Association’s King Felix III parade and ...

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 ...

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Fat Tuesday, known as Mardi Gras, marks the day of celebration before Lent with feasting and parades.

The parade featured more than 80 entries including marching bands, fire trucks and floats ...