No stranger to disasters and hardship, New Orleans transforms itself and its traditions based on what befalls it. Take the changes wrought by 2005's Hurricane Katrina, and those from the COVID-19 ...

It’s traditional to keep your Christmas tree around until the Twelfth Night (12 days after Christmas), especially if you don't have a live Christmas tree. People who prefer putting up a fake Christmas ...

There’s something about Mardi Gras that calls for exuberance. The beads, the music, and the masks are characteristic of the holiday, but nothing brings the spirit of the season to life quite like ...

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Mardi Gras Store in Southeast Texas is gearing up for one of the region's biggest annual celebrations, offering a comprehensive selection of parade and party supplies while ...

Mardi Gras games can bring a party to life with the spirit of indulgence, exhilaration, and boisterous fun characteristics of this wild holiday. From Mardi Gras carnival games to easy party activities ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Mardi Gras is still months away, but the Krewe of Gemini is already deep into preparations for next year's parade, focusing on building and decorating its elaborate floats. Two ...

"Laissez les bons temps rouler," or "Let the good times roll." Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is almost here, so prepare to revel in vibrant colors, merriment, parades, King Cakes and tons of beads.