Louisiana's Carnival season is a period of celebration, comfort food, and community. From king cake and crawfish boils to the religious traditions that anchor Mardi Gras, chef Melissa M. Martin of the ...

Food historian Liz Williams told the Associated Press last year that the roots of king cake culture date to Saturnalia ...

On February 28, the gang from the 3rd hour of TODAY, Al Roker, Craig Melvin, and Dylan Dreyer will be exploring the vibrant city and just how the locals celebrate the popular holiday.

You don't have to visit the Big Easy to go big for Mardi Gras. From Alabama to Washington, D.C., check out these 14 places to ...

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant ...

If Mardi Gras season is the biggest party of the year, then Fat Tuesday is the ultimate final bash before the solemn Lenten season. In states along the Gulf Coast, the day is marked with parades, rich ...

The dessert, traditionally made with cinnamon and sometimes cream cheese rolled inside flaky pastry, has European roots and is believed to have been brought to New ... as Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday ...

WASHINGTON – The intense federal security presence that will descend on New Orleans ... February 21 and Fat Tuesday on March 4, DeLaune said. Both the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras have been given ...

which translates to "Fat Tuesday." Mardi Gras is known for elaborate parades, colorful costumes, lively music, and street celebrations. This tradition is particularly prominent in places like New ...

Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2025 parade schedules in Southeast Mississippi. Fat Tuesday is March 4, 2025, but Mardi Gras parades in Mississippi roll well ahead of the holiday.

Gumbo is an iconic comfort food, brimming with the bold, savory flavors that define New Orleans cuisine. Traditionally, a well-made gumbo begins with a roux — a mixture of flour and fat that’s ...

MANY ARE NOW WONDERING IF THE WORK WILL ACTUALLY GET DONE BEFORE THE SUPER BOWL AND MARDI GRAS. HERE’S WDSU TRAFFIC ANCHOR BRANDI B.HARRIS WITH THE LATEST. ACCORDING TO THE NEW ORLEANS SEWAGE ...