Over time, the “King Cake” became a staple of Mardi Gras, symbolizing celebration, good fortune, and some indulgence before ...

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

Christians worldwide celebrate Shrove Tuesday. It's the last day before the 40-day Lent period of fasting and prayer.

Racers dressed as a skyscraper, beekeeper and a chest of drawers were among dozens of runners in zany costumes zipping around ...

People donning skeleton masks and antlers on their heads gathered in New Orleans’ historic Treme neighborhood as the sun rose ...

With a bowlful of flour, a cracked egg in the centre and a steady stream of milk, a whisk is all that lies between you and a ...

The city of New Orleans might still be recovering from hosting the Super Bowl, but that’s not stopping the birthplace of jazz music from getting ready to celebrate it’s biggest annual holiday this ...