The History, Story and Meaning Behind Mardi Gras Masks
Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the ...
Keeping Cajun traditions alive: Mardi Gras costumes
Kindy Devillier, from Cajun Girls Corner, makes traditional Mardi Gras masks out of window screens and lagniappe from around ...
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How long have Black Indians been masking? It's hard to say, but news reports go back to the 1870s
An early news account that quoted participants themselves appeared Feb. 18, 1895. That year, a tribe from downtown took the ...
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 ...
What is Mardi Gras? Details on the holiday's origins, when it is and how to celebrate
Valentine's Day might be top of mind for most people, but Mardi Gras is coming up, too. Here's what you need to know about ...
Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras kicks off. Your guide to 2025 concerts, parade and more
Let the good times roll! Universal Orlando is celebrating its 30th Mardi Gras from Feb. 1 to March 30. See details on annual ...
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Vice’s new documentary unmasks the wild, muddy traditions of Cajun Mardi Gras
or Courir de Mardi Gras, is rooted in old-world traditions brought over from Europe. Participants don elaborate, homemade costumes, with masks that conceal their identities, and embark on a ...