As we celebrate Fat Tuesday, staring Ash Wednesday and 40 days of Lent straight in the face, it’s a good time to remember, reflect and, possibly, make sure you have money for bail, as the usually ...

Following weeks of celebrations and king cake, the 2026 Mardi Gras season will come to a grand end on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17. While Mardi Gras was initially a religious holiday observed prior to the ...

Put on your purple green and gold running shoes, because next year’s Carnival is going to be a sprint. Mardi Gras 2027 will arrive on Feb. 9, just 34 days after the start of the traditional Carnival ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Mardi Gras Indians are among the most colorful and animated traditions of Carnival. Every year, each one ...