Louisiana's Carnival season is a period of celebration, comfort food, and community. From king cake and crawfish boils to the religious traditions that anchor Mardi Gras, chef Melissa M. Martin of the ...

The City of Galveston has bumped up its Mardi Gras security plan by closing one of the island's major north-south roadways ...

Food historian Liz Williams told the Associated Press last year that the roots of king cake culture date to Saturnalia ...

The first Mobile Mardi Gras Parade is only a few days away, but Mardi Gras balls for the 2025 season are already in full ...

On February 28, the gang from the 3rd hour of TODAY, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer will be exploring the vibrant city and just how the locals celebrate the popular holiday.

You don't have to visit the Big Easy to go big for Mardi Gras. From Alabama to Washington, D.C., check out these 14 places to ...

After being closed for the city’s revitalization project, downtown Mobile’s favorite park will be open for everyone to enjoy ...

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant ...

Most shops stop selling king cake on the last day of Carnival, also known as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, which falls on Tuesday, March 4, this year. Broad Street Baking Company is a Jackson classic ...

WASHINGTON – The intense federal security presence that will descend on New Orleans for the Super Bowl next month will return just weeks later to help local police with Mardi Gras. The man in ...

The roots of Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, trace back to ancient pagan celebrations focused on fertility and the arrival of spring. These festivities were characterized by unrestrained ...

This low-fat gumbo proves you don’t have to compromise on flavor to create a healthier version of a beloved classic. It’s perfect for a comforting family dinner or your Mardi Gras celebrations.