Louisiana’s Mardi Gras celebrations are as diverse as the people who make them happen. Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is a celebration that leads up to the Catholic practice of Lent.

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) – It’s Mardi Gras season, and for some people that means it’s time for crawfish boils. This year might be a little different for some as the average price for ...

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Mardi Gras World offers a close-up look at some of the flamboyant floats and costumes used during New Orleans' famous party. One thing to know upfront: This isn't a museum – it's a warehouse ...

At one point over the weekend, one side was lit up in purple and the other in green — perhaps a preview of the bridge's Mardi Gras display ... St. in Gretna, La., Friday, Aug. 23, 2024.

A little over a month ago, Pastor Spradlin, who was 66, drove with his wife Jean the 900 miles (1500 km) from their home in Virginia to Louisiana for Mardi Gras. He viewed the festivities as an ...

When Louis Armstrong was king of Mardi Gras, but was subject to the segregation ... that we were better off than in Mississippi or north Louisiana. I believe that there is more racial tension ...

Every year Baton Rouge hosts many Mardi Gras parades, the largest one being held in historic Spanish Town. Other festivals include FestforAll, Louisiana Earth Day, Pennington Balloon Festival ...

People have been celebrating Mardi Gras in Louisiana for nearly 300 years. While the most famous celebration occurs in New Orleans' French Quarter, the entire state takes part in the festivities ...

When Louis Armstrong was king of Mardi Gras, but was subject to the segregation ... that we were better off than in Mississippi or north Louisiana. I believe that there is more racial tension ...