Mardi Gras Traditions

Mardi Gras, New Orleans

When is Mardi Gras? What to know about the New Orleans tradition

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 Tuesday celebration.

USA TODAY on MSN · 9d

When is Fat Tuesday? What to know about the last day of Mardi Gras

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant celebration.

NOLA.com · 6d

Why does New Orleans grease its poles? Why Mardi Gras tradition is also seen for Super Bowl.

Greasing of the poles started more than five decades ago in New Orleans, a city that doesn't take itself too seriously. But since then, the significance has changed a bit. Here's the history.

Democrat and Chronicle (Roches… · 3d

When is Mardi Gras this year? Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday

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.

The Oklahoman · 4d

When is Easter 2025? Dates to look forward to for Mardi Gras, Holy Week

Much of the Easter season occurs in the second quarter of 2025. Nonetheless, the 47 days following Fat Tuesday will come as fast this year.

Vice’s new documentary unmasks the wild, muddy traditions of Cajun Mardi Gras

Vice takes viewers into the heart of Cajun Country with its upcoming documentary "Vice’s Guide to Mardi Gras." Here is what ...

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Carencro's 42nd annual Mardi Gras parade: What you need to know

The parade is set to roll out this weekend, bringing with it a lively atmosphere and plenty of fun. The parade will begin at ...

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What Is King Cake? And Why Do People Eat It During Mardi Gras?

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 ...

NOLA.com1d

New Orleans banned tents, tarps for Mardi Gras. But enforcing the new rules won't be the priority.

In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street, plans to crack down on the "Krewe of Chad" have changed.

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What is Mardi Gras? Details on the holiday's origins, when it is and how to celebrate

Before the big day – or week for our New Orleans friends – here’s everything you need to know about Mardi Gras, including dates, the meaning of the holiday, traditions and more. Penelope ...

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‘Pain in the game’: Mobile’s Mardi Gras scrambles to adapt to big changes

Anthony Anderson sets up his camper in a parking lot off Dauphin Street on Thursday, staking his claim in a changed Mardi ...

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Find out what happens when a New York documentary team does Cajun Mardi Gras, in new special

When VICE Media wanted to film a Mardi Gras documentary, they looked for the most community-oriented, grass roots, fun ...

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