Let’s face it; travel can be expensive. But, when you know where to go, you can explore new destinations at a fraction of the cost. One of our favorite places, New Orleans (aka The Big Easy), can be ...

An even bigger party! If it wasn’t already a super-sized celebration, expect to see Mardi Gras beads, parades, colorful cocktails, and king cakes all over town. King cakes, those brightly ...

New Orleans artist Tahj Williams used to stitch the Super Bowl logo and theme art in her sewing room, and now her creation is stretched across buildings near the Caesars Superdome ...

MONTEVALLO – On Saturday, Feb. 1, Montevallo citizens were treated to an early taste of Fat Tuesday.

Universal Studios’ Mardi Gras parade floats glide down the streets of the theme park so easily. But getting that look — complete with glitter, props, special effects and bunches of bead flingers — isn ...

Getting dressed up for Mardi Gras is all part of the fun, but when it comes to shoes, it’s best to wear a pair you don’t mind getting a little dirty. Parade grounds can get messy, and with all the ...

Today at Villa Maria Retirement Center, residents Bernadette and Hector Ponton were crowned Mardi Gras King and Queen by Mayor Nic Hunter. Not every queen needs a king and for the first time Krewe de ...

Get your beads and masks ready, Mardi Gras is making its return to Universal Orlando. The Florida theme park will turn into the "Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval ...

Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval Universal's 30th annual Mardi Gras celebration will begin on Saturday, Feb. 1. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off a late start to the 2025 Lenten season — from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Unlike many other holidays, the date of Easter changes ...

Mardi Gras season is upon us, and Houston restaurants and bakeries are selling king cakes that speak to the New Orleans mantra: laissez les bons temps rouler (“let the good times roll”).