A 20-year-old man named Kris Kime, at one point, tried to intervene and defend a woman who was being attacked. Thomas hit ...

A parade will roll through Algiers at 9 a.m. Saturday, followed by a festival featuring live music, local vendors and activities for kids.

The first celebration of Mardi Gras in New Orleans was on Feb. 27, 1827, when a group of masked and costumed students danced ...

Actor Shia LaBeouf was ordered to rehab Thursday, following his Feb. 17 arrest in New Orleans during the city's annual Mardi ...

Colorful beads, lively floats and jazz-filled streets are just the icing on the king cake of what Mardi Gras is about. The festival starts on Jan. 6 and ends on Feb. 17. On the last day, it's a huge ...

Early risers get up for a tradition over 200 years old ...

Rice Village’s Badolina Bakery offers full king cakes for $40, or single slices for $10, now through February 17. The cakes will be available for pre-order (24-hour notice required), or on a ...

For workaholic Washington, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” is more of an aspiration than a vibe. Still, the arrival of Mardi Gras brings parades, brass bands, king cake and fireworks over the weekend ...

"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.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Laissez les bons temps rouler," or "Let the good times roll." Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is almost here, so prepare to revel in ...

The Easter season begins just days after Valentine's Day. It may feel like it's too soon, but Mardi Gras arrives Tuesday, Feb. 17, and Lent begins the following day with Ash Wednesday, marking the ...

It's time almost time for Mardi Gras. Is today Fat Tuesday? Here's what we know about the upcoming dates and more for Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Ash Wednesday and Easter: Mardi ...