According to Campbell, the Mardi Gras tree concept got started when someone removed all of their Christmas tree ornaments but kept the artificial tree up. The reason is a mystery. After returning home ...

Do you know the history of Twelfth Night? Here's how it came to be known as the start of the Carnival season in New Orleans.

decorating floats for months, and of course, lots of throws doesn't show any signs of stopping. To gear up for Mardi Gras, check out these vintage photos from the early 20th century, which prove ...

Decorating Mardi Gras king cakes at Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant in New Orleans. Photo by C. Ross for The Washington Post via Getty Images Elias Alvarado rolling out butter for a king cake at ...

Krewe of ALLA says it's 'Only A Matter of Time' as the New Orleans Carnival organization crowns royals and prepares to roll ...

The Grove Hill, Jackson and Thomasville Chambers of Commerce invite all youngsters from ages 0 to 12 to join in the Clarke County “Krewe of Kids” Mardi Gras Parade on Thursday, February 20th in ...

King cake is also a staple during the Mardi Gras season, which begins Jan. 6 ... cake is typically made with brioche dough and colorful decorations. Across all these traditions, the common ...

Around the Gulf Coast, there’s also a pretty good reason to keep it up: Mardi Gras. Given the close proximity to Christmas and the start of the Mardi Gras season, Mardi Gras trees are another ...