In the Presbytère parade, everything – floats, riders, buildings and even spectators – is made of about 35,000 LEGO bricks.

Magpies Bakery, 846 N. Central St. in Knoxville. Magpies sells an 8-inch king cake in three flavors. The cinnamon sugar cake ...

The Metairie krewe gets into the Carnival spirit with an evening dedicated to board games at its annual bal masque ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat ...

This year, a group of Louisiana State University researchers are trying to make Mardi Gras a little bit greener.

Valentine's Day might be top of mind for most people, but Mardi Gras is coming up, too. Here's what you need to know about ...

Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to let loose before Lent.

New Orleans erupts into a dazzling display of parades, music, and revelry for Mardi Gras. Known as "Fat Tuesday," this celebration marks the final day before Lent and is so deeply ingrained in ...

Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, festive attire and the consumption of king cake. The traditional colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold, representing justice, faith and power ...

If Mardi Gras season is the biggest party of the year, then Fat Tuesday is the ultimate final bash before the solemn Lenten ...

If you find the baby in your slice of king cake, congratulations! You get to be "king" or "queen" for the day. But you also ...