Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

There’s no better place to experience the magic of Mardi Gras than in New Orleans. It’s home to one of the most extravagant ...

Brad Dean, the brand-new president and CEO of Explore St. Louis, has been in town less than two weeks, but he’s already ...

St. Patrick’s Day usually conjures images of partying, Catholicism, Irish nationalism and, perhaps most famously, the color green: green clothes, green shamrocks, green beer and green rivers.

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Panini Pete’s, tucked away in a charming alley off Fairhope Avenue, serves up beignets that would make New Orleans jealous.

With its flower-draped streets, waterfront views, and a downtown that practically begs you to stroll aimlessly, this Alabama ...

In normal times, the town of just under 3,000 residents would be recovering from its yearly Mardi Gras celebration, which brings thousands of visitors. But a few blocks south of the store ...

TikTokers are gushing over a viral video depicting a straight man supporting his gay friend at Sydney, Australia’s Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. The video opens with a reporter introducing David ...

An iconic Mardi Gras tradition has received a sustainable makeover. Brightly-colored plastic beads are a familiar sight at New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations. But, NPR has reported, some parade ...

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Mardi Gras and Carnaval season in France is traditionally a time for indulging in rich, fatty foods before the austerity of Lent. The festivities are marked by vibrant public celebrations and parades ...