Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's ...

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There is a substantial amount of people out here, families still enjoying themselves," said NOPD Chief Kirkpatrick.

Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers against bringing umbrellas and tents as powerful ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.

Beads, flowers, freedom, happiness! Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans every year. What is the "Fat Tuesday" and the ...

March 4 is Fat Tuesday, and people from across the country are letting the good times roll in New Orleans. However, severe weather threat later on in the day has many in the Southern U.S. city on edge ...