You’ll find out Voodoo isn’t really what you thought ... Everyone knows about the famous traditions in New Orleans, like Mardi Gras parades. But if you want to know about the obscure parts ...

So, how is it that Christianity and Voodoo co-mingle and even thrive, elbow-to-elbow, in New Orleans and at Mardi Gras? Catholicism and Mardi Gras were imported in the 1700s by French settlers.

With 12th Night on Jan. 6 marking the start of Carnival, the 2025 season lasted 58 days. The 2026 season won't be quite as ...

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season.

Laissez les bons temps rouler! “Let the good times roll!” is the official approach to Mardi Gras in New Orleans. There’s much more to this annual tradition than partying. Read on for our ...

Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 with joy, colour, and festivity. Share these top 30 wishes, images, messages, and status updates to spread the Fat Tuesday spirit. Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a lively ...

The final day of Mardi Gras has arrived. Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, is March 4 this year and is typically the day during Mardi Gras with the largest parades and biggest parties.

Mardi Gras, with its vibrant parades, lively music and rich cultural traditions, has long been a captivating backdrop for film and television. The festival’s chaotic energy and colorful ...

Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day. The city’s iconic Fat Tuesday parades are adapting to the ...

Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is celebrated around the world, but here in Southwest Louisiana, our Mardi Gras celebration is closely connected to our Catholic faith and historically French ...