Life offers few guarantees, but here’s one you can take to the bank in Birmingham, Alabama: when those seafood cravings hit, ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - The Camp in MidCity is kicking off Mardi Gras weekend with an authentic Carnaval celebration.

During New Orleans’ festival season, people say, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” — or “Let the good times roll.” And, sure enough, Mardi Gras, and the carnival that leads up to it, is a big rolling ...

Every year, devoted parade-goers claim their spots early for the prime viewing experience of the Endymion parade, creating a festive community along Orleans Avenue.

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the ...

"Y'all have so much fun without me!" Hoda Kotb said as she wished a happy Mardi Gras to the hosts of "Today's 3rd Hour." ...

This iconic stew has a complicated history. Here’s how gumbo became emblematic of both Creole and Cajun cuisines.

It's time to let the good times roll. Fat Tuesday (March 4) is almost here, and we have some of the best ways to celebrate ...

Mardi Gras, historically signaling the end of pre-Lenten season, is the world's (or at least, New Orleans') grandest excuse ...

Well-known traditions of New Orleans Mardi Gras are a version of historic celebrations, but true Cajun tradition is found in Courir de Mardi Gras.

WHAT: Aaron Franklin’s Uptown Sports Club is bringing four days of soulful Mardi Gras celebration to East Austin with glitzy ...

Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday, is a festive celebration which occurs the day before Ash Wednesday. Locally, some parties start as soon as March 1 ...