Mardi Gras happens every year. It's the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday starts Lent for Christians. Lent is when people give things up. Mardi Gras is a big party before that.

A powerful low pressure area will pass through the South late on Fat Tuesday as revelers celebrate Mardi Gras in New Orleans.

The Courant’s arts picks for March 2-8 icomedy events that range from stand-ups to “The Harold” and special shows marking ...

Each year, pink flamingos begin to appear in Baton Rouge, signaling that Mardi Gras is near. Learn more about Spanish Town Mardi Gras here.

Mother Nature will continue to smile on south Louisiana with beautiful weather throughout the weekend leading into Mardi Gras.

Strong storms are headed to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. The question is when will they arrive. The updated National Weather ...

The Mardi Gras parade, a key fundraiser for student athletes at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, showcases vibrant ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Students at multiple Shreveport schools got to enjoy festive Mardi Gras fun on Friday (Feb. 28).

It’s time for purple, green, gold, and pink to cover the streets for Mardi Gras weekend, but for float riders, that all adds ...

Friday before Mardi Gras is historically for the locals, it's a time for Southeast Louisiana's to enjoy carnival and each ...

Local authorities have established the French Quarter Enhanced Security Zone Friday through Ash Wednesday in an attempt to ...

The Louisiana State Police are holding a news conference Friday ahead of the Mardi Gras weekend. Troopers will be assisting ...