The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders have just announced their schedule for Mardi Gras 2025 parades throughout New Orleans.

A little after the official Mardi Gras holiday, the Bossier Arts Council and the East Bank District are throwing one last big event.

Sunday, Feb. 2 – Bayou Mardi Gras Parade – New Iberia, 2 p.m. Family-styled Mardi Gras celebration on the banks of the Bayou Teche on Historic Main Street. IberiaTravel.com Sunday, March 2 ...

The name “King Cake” is a reference to the Biblical story of the three kings or wisemen who brought gifts when Jesus was born ...

1837 – First recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. 1857 – First time floats appear in New Orleans parades. 1896 – The first female krewe, Les Mysterieuses, stages a ball but does not ...

Mobile isn’t the only place to celebrate Mardi Gras in Alabama. Gulf Shores, one hour south by car, has some of the USA’s prettiest white-sand beaches and this year hosts the 46th Annual Mardi Gras ...