It is observed by millions all around the world and is often referred to as Carnival. While Mardi Gras and Carnival are often used interchangeably, there is a key difference between the two.

Mardi Gras was declared a legal state holiday within Louisiana in 1875. The official start of Carnival Season is marked by Twelfth Night, which is Jan. 6 this year. King Gabriel Parade rolls ...

The Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnival, begins on January 6th and ends on March 4th, 2025. The first Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. took place in 1699, but celebrations were temporarily ...

This story is compiled The Times-Picayune archives, with coverage that was originally published in 2017. When Mardi Gras and Carnival roll around, New Orleanians are usually asked one common ...

Carnival marks the celebration period before Lent. Here's everything to know about the festive time Before all the cheer and merriment of Mardi Gras, first comes Carnival — the marker of the ...

People having a good time pack the streets of New Orleans, Louisiana during Carnival a few days before Mardi Gras in 2010. Carnival seasons in Venice, Italy, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ...

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.