Happy Mardi Gras to all the glue gun wielders and DIY costumers in New Orleans. Here are a few that caught our eye. The members of Krewe des Fleurs make their own flower costumes every year. Photo: ...

ACADIA PARISH — In rural parts of Acadiana, Mardi Gras is marked by the Courir de Mardi Gras — a centuries-old tradition known for its colorful costumes, fringe, tall hats, and the lively chicken ...

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New Orleans might have the largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, but Lake Charles, Mississippi, will boast the largest known display of Mardi Gras costumes in the country when its Mardi ...

People donning skeleton masks and antlers on their heads gathered in New Orleans’ historic Treme neighborhood as the sun rose Tuesday, determined to beat an expected storm and celebrate Mardi Gras Day ...

NEW ORLEANS — The poles are greased, the drinks are poured and the costumes are glittered. On Bourbon Street, that can only mean one thing — it’s Locals Friday, and Mardi Gras weekend is officially ...

The Perdido Key Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball, hosted by Perdido Key Area Chamber of Commerce and Lillian’s Pizza, is set for Friday, Feb. 6, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Lillian’s Pizza, located at 14514 ...

New Orleans might have the largest Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, but Lake Charles, Mississippi, will boast the largest known display of Mardi Gras costumes in the country when its Mardi ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (AP) — People donning skeleton ...