Greasing of the poles started more than five decades ago in New Orleans, a city that doesn't take itself too seriously. But ...

Formerly the Krewe of Mung Beans, the Asian walking krewe is rebranding as the Krewe of PhantAsia and parading in Krewe ...

Queen Tahj, a New Orleans resident, is the first artist to create the Super Bowl logo that is not affiliated with the NFL.

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Vice takes viewers into the heart of Cajun Country with its upcoming documentary "Vice’s Guide to Mardi Gras." Here is what ...

Carnival season means Fat Tuesday is coming soon. Here's when it is, what it means and when Ash Wednesday brings the start of ...

Barry Kern is the third-generation creative genius behind what's officially known as Kern Studios and Mardi Gras World. But it might more aptly be called a "factory of fun." ...

You don't have to visit the Big Easy to go big for Mardi Gras. From Alabama to Washington, D.C., check out these 14 places to ...

On February 28, the gang from the 3rd hour of TODAY, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer will be exploring the vibrant city and just how the locals celebrate the popular holiday.

This year's Mardi Gras parade will have newly designed floats inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions ... dozens of performers wearing elaborate costumes and tons of beads.

The sports world will focus on New Orleans for the Super Bowl on February 9. But this town, supremely experienced in throwing ...