A 1954 photo by Leland Heppner captures Alton's Knights of Columbus Mardi Gras celebration, marking the start of Lent.

At the ball of Les Masques, Queen Lily LeBlanc waves her glittering scepter just before her white gown is splashed with a ...

Vice takes viewers into the heart of Cajun Country with its upcoming documentary "Vice’s Guide to Mardi Gras." Here is what to expect.

Rex riders will throw boxes of wildflower seeds in their parade on Mardi Gras Day, krewe leaders unveiled Tuesday at their ...

From full king cakes to king cake nuggets, this Slidell bakery is pumping out sweetness and has developed a loyal following.

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts gave his teammates custom Beats headphones ahead of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans. The headphones feature the ...

Sunday, Feb. 23, marks the 3rd-annual Mardi Paws Parade hosted by Hoofbeats and PawPrints Rescue. It will be held at the ...

Blue Bikes offered locals and visitors alike a new reason to take a ride with a Mardi Gras twist -- a chance to win a free ...

Pableaux Johnson was dedicated to sharing the culture of Louisiana through his photography and writing. Read about Johnson's ...

The first float is riverboat-inspired, with smokestacks at the front and “waves” around the sides. A “Mardi Gras 30th ...

Decor for the 30th annual Universal Mardi Gras celebration has started to appear in Universal Studios Florida.