Louisiana recognizes Fat Tuesday as a legal holiday, here's how the state celebrates from Cajun village gatherings to elaborate city-wide parades.

Fat Tuesday marks the final day of celebration and indulgence before the Christian season of Lent begins ...

It is Carnival season in New Orleans. That means gazillions of plastic green, gold and purple beads are being tossed to crowds.

Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in ...

Lane Kiffin is starting off his tenure as head coach of LSU football by helping Louisiana get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras ...

Actor Shia LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans early Tuesday for allegedly assaulting two people during a brawl, police said.

Fat Tuesday is here, and one local distillery is putting its own spin on a sweet Mardi Gras tradition. Luminary Distilling in Erie celebrated by selling fresh pączki, bringing a taste of New Orleans, ...