Despite the shortening of parades, plenty of new and traditional Mardi Gras social events will still take place around the city rain or shine.

Everyone is keeping their eyes on the skies in New Orleans as severe weather on the horizon could put a damper on the finale ...

There is a substantial amount of people out here, families still enjoying themselves," said NOPD Chief Kirkpatrick.

Like New Orleans, the small village of Schaijk in the Netherlands is also celebrating Carnaval on Tuesday — and making an ...

Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates ...

New Orleans might be hit with some high winds and rain right on Mardi Gras this year. Get all the details about the ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's ...

"I am 109 King of Zulu. All hail Zulu Happy Mardi Gras!" King Zulu said in his traditional toast to Mardi Gras and the city.

Powerful storms were threatening communities across the country with weather ranging from fire in the Southern High Plains to ...

Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

Carnival Season -- marked by a weekslong pre-Lenten bash and complete with colorful parades, shimmery beads tossed from floats and streets lined with costumed revelers -- is reaching its conclusion on ...