A few hundred revelers danced their way through the streets of downtown Oakland last night to celebrate Fat Tuesday, New Orleans-style ... outside the venue. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat ...

Footage from the USA TODAY's livestream shows a vibrant and cheering crowd in New Orleans catching beads from the floats. These photos capture the essence of the 2025 Mardi Gras celebration.

After a weekslong pre-Lenten bash — complete with elaborate parades that meander through New Orleans ... is approaching its grand conclusion. Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, which takes place ...

Though one thing was certain of the Gothic novelist: her love for New Orleans and its culture ... welcomed in what his family called the "Mardi Gras house," whether they were on the 50-page ...

New Orleans takes Mardi Gras seriously, with traditions including king cake and parades beginning in January and lasting for weeks until the actual holiday itself. Whether you're a local, a traveler ...