On a recent afternoon in the Gentilly neighborhood of New Orleans, Demond Melancon sat at his dining room table doing what he ...

Congo Square is set to thrum back to life next weekend, as the Congo Square Rhythms Festival returns to Louis Armstrong Park for a free two-day celebration of African and African-diaspora music, dance ...

The Lamar County Human Resources’ Mardi Gras fundraiser for Meals On Wheels was another success Friday night. A rough total of $77,000 was brought in according to Executive Director Shelly ...

In Paris, Texas Mardi Gras’ biggest party is one for a great cause, Meals On Wheels. Lamar County Human Resources Executive Director Shelly Brazile is enthusiastic, explaining that there will ...

Thursday, March 19 is St. Joseph’s Day and schools, churches and organizations across New Orleans have their altars and ...

The New Orleans City Council is addressing several controversial incidents from the recent Carnival season, including ...

Aggressive throws, political statements and illegal items were all on the agenda as the governmental affairs committee examined incidents involving the krewes of Carrollton, Thoth, Tucks, Freret, ...

Experience Mardi Gras 2026 as I travel from LA to New Orleans, diving into the excitement of the Zulu Parade and the lively ambiance of the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday. Join me as I sample delicious ...

Passengers handed out beads and snacks while airport staff led a festive send-off parade before their international flight ...

Passengers handed out beads and snacks while airport staff led a festive send-off parade before their international flight Michael DeMocker/Getty A group of Louisiana travelers staged a mini Mardi ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Amazing America) — New Orleans might be famous for Mardi Gras, but in America the tradition actually began in Mobile, Alabama. Come along on Amazing America’s road trip that follows ...