People flock to Mamou from surrounding parishes to experience traditional courir de Mardi Gras runs ... in the development of zydeco from Creole "la la music." "I'm sad and heartbroken for ...

The event is rooted in African and Native American influences, with ties to both Catholic and Black masking Indian traditions.

Thousands of people packed downtown Jackson for the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade.For 42 years, it's been a stable place in the city, often called "Green Mardi Gras."It showcased decretive floats, the ...

Accommodating people is an important component of the Mardi Gras spirit, culture, camaraderie and enjoyment. Perhaps New Orleans and surrounding towns could extend its neutral ground ...

Feel like dancing for a chicken? Traditionally known as courir de Mardi Gras, the chicken run is one of the rituals celebrated throughout central and southwest Louisiana on Fat Tuesday.

It was the fact that everyone was welcomed in what his family called the "Mardi Gras house," whether they were on the 50-page guest list or revelers in otherworldly costumes dancing on the streets.

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) -- The man accused of a deadly mass shooting at a Mardi Gras celebration in Mamou, Louisiana, has been captured in south Montgomery County, Texas. On March 4 ...

CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) — A Church Point man has been charged with murder in connection with a January shooting, authorities said. Joseph Casey Wilridge Jr., 23, of Church Point is charged with ...

CECILIA, La (KLFY) — Family and friends mourn the loss of Bryson Green, who was one of the victims of the Mamou’s Mardi Gras mass shooting. Green, also known as “BREAL” by his loved ones ...

MONTGOMERY, Texas — A man wanted in connection to a deadly shooting at a Mardi Gras celebration event in Louisiana was arrested in Montgomery County, according to authorities. According to the ...