Yes, there really is such a thing as a Mardi Gras party in the heat of summer. The Krewe of Xanadu held one such party June 20 when it rolled out the red carpet for the newly chosen Xanadu royalty.

The makeup carries grave significance for the group as Brian Sims, a former Zulu king, explains: "Back in the 1900s, the rules are, you have to mask. Every organization wears a mask during Mardi Gras.

In Louisiana, there's so much history and culture to explore, especially in these seven offbeat towns. Find out why World ...

Mamou Mamou, Louisiana is referred to as the "Cajun Music Capital of the World," and the city is known for its unique tradition of Courir de Mardi Gras.

In Louisiana, there's so much history and culture to explore, especially in these seven offbeat towns. Find out why World Atlas says you should visit.

Mamou celebrates Mardi Gras with a traditional "courir," or run, which is led by the "capitaine" of Mardi Gras, where revelers adorned in costume sing, dance and beg for coins or ingredients for a ...

Mamou, Louisiana is referred to as the "Cajun Music Capital of the World," and the city is known for its unique tradition of Courir de Mardi Gras. Mamou celebrates Mardi Gras with a traditional ...

Mamou, Louisiana is referred to as the "Cajun Music Capital of the World," and the city is known for its unique tradition of Courir de Mardi Gras. Mamou celebrates Mardi Gras with a traditional ...

Mardi Gras Mike was built in New Orleans by a custom design company, Kern Studios. A manager at Kern Studios, Chris Richier, shared some details about the float. “It’s a float,” said Richier.

Mardi Gras Krewe of Oshun is in a struggle with a float builder over an unpaid $50,000 debt and control of the organization. Here's what we know.