Organizers are working toward bringing Mardi Gras Southeast Texas back to Doggett Ford Park in 2026. They say a few minor issues still need resolved.

Events include fireworks displays, parades, concerts, and family-friendly activities. Festivities occur on both July 3 and July 4. Most events are free, but some require tickets or admission fees. Two ...

Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is a festival of indulgence before Lent, when many Christians begin abstaining from certain pleasures.

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.

Mardi Gras spans weeks, ending with Lent. Despite windy conditions, KATC captured the spirit of the King Gabriel Parade in downtown Lafayette on Fat Tuesday, marking the start of the Lenten season.

Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.

Celebrating local pride and Mardi Gras spirit, the Imperial Mardi Gras Parade in Opelousas brought the community together for a colorful, unforgettable celebration.

Despite the shortening of parades, plenty of new and traditional Mardi Gras social events will still take place around the city rain or shine.

There’s much more to the annual tradition of Mardi Gras than partying. Check out our sampling of Mardi Gras history, trivia, and so much more.

Why is Mardi Gras celebrated? The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday. It’s a time for celebration and is seen as a final ...

Mardi Gras movies and TV shows are the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras 2025, whether you want an animated classic or HBO drama.

And while there have always been barricades in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, there were far more than usual this year.