More than 50 women on Saturday donned the costume that disguises the Mardi Gras — a tall, conical capuchon hat, a mask made of screen and a top and pants covered in colorful fringe.

While the men — and, in recent years, women — who participate ... While some have pointed out that the costumes — and especially those of Cajun Mardi Gras with their pointed capuchon hats ...

In Louisiana, the period of parades and celebrations that lead up to Mardi Gras still exists and was largely influenced by women. Costume design for the Captain of the Krewe of Noblads (1967 ...

The exhibit, which opens May 9, honors the contributions of women who have shaped Mardi Gras through creativity, leadership and advocacy. The showcase features costumes, rare artifacts, photographs ...

(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 ...

Amanda Bordelon designs the costumes for family and friends, stitching each fabric telling a Mardi Gras fairytale and even ... runs in this area that allow women to run; I guess you can say ...

While there are Mardi Gras celebrations worldwide ... The Pioneers of Women’s Carnival will feature costumes and costume designs, photographs, parade throws, and ball favors.