While the men — and, in recent years ... Instead, the origins of Mardi Gras costumes come not from the United States but rather, like Mardi Gras itself, Europe. New Orleans Mardi Gras costumes ...

For 12 years Karen Thibodeaux has made Mardi Gras costumes for people to wear as they ... to Louisiana in the 19th century, when costumed men would go from house to house looking for ingredients ...

EUNICE, La. (KLFY) — The Courir de Mardi Gras tradition is still celebrated in Cajun Country, along with its traditional costumes. However, there are few traditional costume makers left.

Covered from head to toe in a medieval-style costume, Sittig embodied the ... And traditionally, the Mardi Gras in Eunice were only men — there had been a separate run for women — but ...

Men are required to wear tails and a white bow tie at most Mardi Gras Balls. Bellanova said only about 10% of Mobile balls allow men to wear colored vests or ties. “It’s kind of nice when you ...

(WKRG) — The carnival experience would not be complete without Mardi Gras balls, but the tuxedos ... Most carnival balls require guests to show up in Costume de Rigueur. The French word relates ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — The Majestic Krewe of Aurora is the founding Krewe of Mardi Gras southeast Texas ... her designs and fabric for 12 men's and 12 women's costumes. For the men she sews elaborate ...

It was largely made up of white Anglo-American men ... Despite its name, the Mardi Gras Indians are comprised of African Americans in New Orleans. They wear elaborate costumes that honor both ...