indulging in delicious and colorful king cakes and donning elaborate Mardi Gras masks. But have you ever wondered about the ...

Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans. The first recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans took ...

Visitors to the Nevins Library last week learned about Mardi Gras through the “Create, Explore & More!” program.

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of ...

To march and throw beads at events, wearing masks and costumes of purple, green and gold — for justice, faith and power. Here are our picks for Mardi Gras events in Hampton Roads, many of them ...