"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.

Chef John's best Mardi Gras recipes feature New Orleans favorites such as jambalaya, po' boys, and dirty rice. These recipes ...

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

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

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the main routes as some revelers get fancied up for formal balls wh ...

Mardi Gras refers to events of the Carnival celebration leading up to the Christian period called Lent. A direct contrast to ...

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 ...

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.

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

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 ...