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Aside from the parade and queen ceremony, all Mardi Gras activities will take place at Lake Metroparks Fairport Harbor Lakefront Park, located at 301 Huntington Beach Drive.
The Mardi Gras Rail will expand travel options and allow more Americans to experience the beauty and economic benefits of the Gulf Coast. Mississippians deserve access to reliable transportation, and ...
Mardi Gras Southeast Texas will return to Doggett Ford Park in 2026, pending approval from Jefferson County Commissioners.
Organizers are working toward bringing Mardi Gras Southeast Texas back to Doggett Ford Park in 2026. They say a few minor issues still need resolved.
Amtrak has announced a new name for its twice-daily railroad service between Mobile and New Orleans, News 5 has learned.
For 40 days every spring, Christians observe the season of repentance and fasting known as Lent. In New Orleans, the change from Mardi Gras to Lent is striking.
Saint Joseph’s Night, on March 19, is a vibrant New Orleans tradition where Mardi Gras Indians parade in elaborate suits, honoring culture and ancestry.
In a Feb. 12 city council meeting, Mamou police warned of potentially bigger crowds for Mardi Gras and suggested security measures. The council denied the requests. On Tuesday, a mass shooting at ...
Local krewes, first responders, UWF, others help Escambia Westgate Center celebrate Mardi Gras during annual parade.
With Mardi Gras concluding for the year, the Mobile Police Department released totals for the festival season. According to the department’s figures, approximately 1,367,141 people attended ...
Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.
Mardi Gras is over in New Orleans and we'll have to wait until February 2026 for another chance to celebrate. Astronomy and religion determine when Fat Tuesday will take place every year.