The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

The program gives back to the community in many ways, including financially. Innovative program puts Mardi Gras beads to good use after the party is over: 'A big impact' first appeared on The Cool ...

Mardi Gras threatened: In New Orleans ... Utility crews are working around the clock to restore power outages across both states, but officials warn restoration efforts may take time due to ...

Shrove Tuesday is an invitation to: Brittanica.com states Fat Tuesday means the same as the French name Mardi Gras − which comes from the custom of using all the fats in the home in preparation ...

This settlement would later become known as Mobile, Louisiana, and would be the site of the first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States, according to Collin Street. Mardi Gras celebrations ...

The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent, according to Britannica. In the United States, the principal Carnival celebration is ...

This year, March 4 is Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, the last day of the Carnival season. It's celebrated in New Orleans and around the United States and the world with parades, balls and parties.

Mardi Gras is the name used in the United States for the weeks-long festivities known as Carnival in other parts of the world. The final day of the celebrations takes place on Fat Tuesday ...

Get your beads and King Cakes out! Mardi Gras is officially upon us! The annual celebration is one of the most iconic cultural events in the United States, known for exuberant parades, festive ...

72. The LeMoyne Brothers are credited with bringing Mardi Gras celebrations to the United States in 1699. 73. New Orleans Mardi Gras krewes have balls in addition to parades each year. 74.