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.

In the early 1900s, the Black social group Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club began marching in Mardi Gras parades The documentary A King Like Me reveals that the group decided to wear blackface ...

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 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 "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 ...

Louisiana First Sports Reporter Brian Holland caught up with the creator of the 13-foot float, Mardi Gras Mike.

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.