Mardi Gras

France may have originated the idea of Mardi Gras in 1294, but New Orleans perfected it.

Sunset Mardi Gras Association wants to extend the excitement of this colorful time of year to the children of Sunset with a day of family fun.

A bakery is once again selling the "King of the Jungle" king cake, complete with a "Baby Joey".

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

When Sean Payton told us he'd see us on the neutral ground, he wasn't lying.

The Knights of Chaos Mardi Gras Krewe in New Orleans has put together a satirical sports float that makes fun of Drew Brees, Zion Williamson, and coach Ed Orgeron.

The local UFC fighter is scheduled to ride in a Lafayette Mardi Gras parade next Tuesday and he will follow that up with a meet-and-greet at a local restaurant.

New Orleans was supposed to play host to the Super Bowl in 2024 but due to scheduling conflicts, Las Vegas is targeted to replace the Big Easy as host.

The latest update from Mayor Cantrell shows that Louisiana is well on their way to a triumphant return to the New Orleans Mardi Gras we know and love.

It appears that New Orleans will be celebrating the Carnival season in 2022, but Mayor LaToya Cantrell as well as her advisory council of Krewe Captains are closely monitoring COVID-19 trends.

Louisiana just got a new state song, but what other bangers could easily represent our great state?

Below freezing temperatures did not stop some from taking part in the annual Mamou Mardi Gras run.

Mardi Gras definitely looks a little different this year.

Go outside of your comfort zone and try some of these very unique king cakes.

With Mardi Gras 2021 being canceled, there are a few things we can do to keep the Mardi Gras spirit alive in 2021.

Without parades and balls this year, Louisiana citizens are looking for other ways to celebrate Mardi Gras

2025 will be the 11th time New Orleans was chosen as the host city for the Super Bowl.

Everything you need for a good time at Louisiana's biggest party

We had a discussion in-studio this week about the music played on Mardi Gras floats and we came up with the SEVEN songs you need on any float in Lafayette.

Watch as he reads the lyrics to Travis Matte's "Mardi Gras Parade" with such dignity and class. We might have this on repeat blaring through our float's speakers today.