RATE IN THE NATION LIVE AT THE CAPITOL KENNEDI COOPER 16WAPT NEWS THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF SAFETY HELD A MARDI GRAS PARADE AT THE MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL. 16 WAPT'S BETHAL MILES HAS MORE ...

In celebration of this Mardi Gras season, WDSU is shining a spotlight on Mardi Gras and its masterminds in an hour-long special. During Mardi Gras Masterminds - The Story of Kern Studios, you will ...

There may not be any big, boisterous crowds on Bourbon Street in New Orleans this year, but one thing is certain: Even during this odder-than-ever Mardi Gras season, there will still be king cake.

Cathy Browne's home in the Heights was transformed into the Big Easy on May 16 for Mardi Gras in May, a fundraiser for Women and Children First. The event raised more than $18,000 to build a dog ...

The Kravis Center will host a block party Nov. 8 with free performances, workshops in dance, music and art as well as crafts and games for all ages.

Believe it or not, the start of the 2026 Mardi Gras season is just five months away. When Feb. 6 arrives, the first float parade to hit the streets will be the Krewe of Oshun, which may have a new ...

Alexandria will host multiple Mardi Gras events. Festivities begin Friday, Feb. 28, and continue through Monday, March 3. The Alexandria Mardi Gras Association's Krewes Parade will take place at 2 p.m ...

While New Orleans has made Mardi Gras famous, it actually originated in Europe as a way to prepare for Lent before Easter. It’s celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras is ...