With its grand parades, colorful beads, elaborate masks and booze ... The History and Meaning of the Mardi Gras Tradition ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the ...

SHREVEPORT, LA - A Shreveport Mardi Gras Krewe is urging riders not to throw Mardi Gras beads. In fact, the founder of the ...

In between, Krewes and mystic societies hold balls and parades where they dress up in costumes, hand out beads and enjoy a nice king cake or two. Mardi Gras simply means “Fat Tuesday.” ...

Mardi Gras is known as one of the biggest parties ... where it evolved to the modern version, decorated with beads, purple, gold, and green coloring, and the plastic baby placed inside, all ...