True to Mardi Gras form, when it comes to decorations, the idea that “less is more” does not apply. The ribbons, garland, glitter, baubles and beads are more than plentiful.

Mardi Gras needs music and these decorations pay tribute to the musical heritage of the event. An electric guitar, a trumpet, and a tambourine sit on a chair next to a guitar case and a jukebox ...

The “Balloon krewe” is limited to the first 20 people who volunteer by calling the Mardi Gras office at (409) 721-8717. Ask for Lisa.

And unlike traditional Mardi Gras beads, these balloons beads were biodegradable. The condo at 921 Chartres St. was decked in the designs of the Badass Balloon Co., the brainchild of Desiree ...

A mannequin is outfitted in Mardi Gras gear on a front yard float at the home of Marty Thibodeaux and Kim Veillon Friday, January 29, 2021, on Monteigne Drive in Lafayette, La.

BEAUMONT, Texas — You’ll be able to get a birds-eye view of Mardi Gras in Beaumont by going up, up and away (kind of) in a hot air balloon. If you’re at least 48 inches tall you’ll be able ...