Though not a church rite, Black Masking Indian processions follow a ritual calendar that mirrors Catholic sacred time. Mardi Gras Day itself precedes Ash Wednesday, the threshold between feasting and ...

While the dates and exact celebrations of Carnival vary by location, the United States celebrates Mardi Gras beginning 10 ...

Today on Louisiana Considered, we listen to the first part of the latest episode of “Voices of the Culture,” a podcast about ...

The 2026 Mardi Gras season in Hattiesburg has officially been announced, with several parades, parties and community celebrations planned throughout the city. Mayor Toby Barker announced the start of ...

It’s the time of year when plastic Mardi Gras beads are in plentiful supply – at parties, parades, fundraising events and even cemeteries. Why do people leave beads on certain grave sites? Sometimes ...

With Mardi Gras quickly approaching, southwest Louisiana has a full schedule of events starting at the end of January through Ash Wednesday. From museum exhibits and arts and crafts to festivals and ...

The Marshall Gras Crawl returns to downtown Feb. 17. The free, family-friendly event begins at 5 p.m. Past attendees have come from as far as Lebanon.

When Louisiana festival queens descend upon the nation's capital each year for Washington Mardi Gras, they fasten their crowns, unfurl their trains, adjust their mantles and ready themselves for a jam ...

MAMOU — There has been growing confusion this week surrounding Mamou Mardi Gras, but town officials say the celebration is not completely canceled. While Northside Mardi Gras events—known for Zydeco ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - As Mardi Gras returns to New Orleans, the Humane Society of Louisiana has announced the return of its Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program, an initiative created in 2017 to place ...

Step aside lovers, Valentine’s Day belongs to the revelers this year. The annual Mardi Gras Columbia festival is back for the 16th year on Feb. 14 at City Roots Farm in Rosewood. The all-day, all-ages ...