Mardi Gras

A suspect in the Mamou Mardi Gras mass shooting has been captured in Texas after a multi-agency manhunt. Here’s what we know about the arrest and extradition.

Former New Orleans Saints player Steve Gleason took advantage of nice weather in the French Quarter for Mardi Gras and he went shirtless.

Mardi Gras may officially be done, but you can still catch some more parades in Louisiana

Louisiana Mardi Gras 2026 will be a shorter season! New Orleans, Shreveport, and Lafayette should prepare. Fat Tuesday's early, impacting statewide celebrations

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Another incredible Mardi Gras season has shown all the fun through photos.

Louisiana Mardi Gras Krewe ejects members for throwing Confederate flag beads. The Krewe enforces policy against offensive throws. Read about the incident and Krewe's response.

Cooke said the parade this year features a Star Wars theme, and children and adults are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Star Wars character.

The forecasts for Mardi Gras are becoming clearer, and your Tuesday in Louisiana is looking bad in some places. Here's the latest forecast.

PARADE UPDATE: Lafayette parades are making adjustments due to the threat of severe weather on Tuesday.

A bumpy forecast for Mardi Gras Day has officials in many Acadiana towns moving parades up in the day.

Parade barricades and road closures on Lafayette's parade route. Here's what you need to know.

Mardi Gras is a holiday rich in tradition. Everything about Mardi Gras represents something. What about beads? Why do we fight over them throw them from floats, and what do Mardi Gras beads represent?

Check out Benny Grunch “Ain’t No Place To Pee On Mardi Gras Day’. Pretty much hits the nail on the head don’t it?

Catch the excitement at Mardi Gras parades with all the hot throws this year.

We've got the tips you need to be about get the best Mardi Gras throws from parade riders.

Louisiana Mardi Gras signs that are funny and creative help you get the best throws from float riders.

Louisiana researchers have created a Mardi Gras bead that transforms itself after the party.

As we roll into Mardi Gras weekend, crawfish prices are taking a dip.

These days the baby is no longer hidden inside the king cake by the bakery...but maybe it could be.