Racist Doll Thrown at Mardi Gras Parade Ignites Citywide Backlash

During what should have been a joyful 7th birthday at a Mardi Gras parade, a young Black girl in New Orleans caught a gift ...

Amtrak Mardi Gras train becomes a Gulf Coast hit with rider numbers higher than projected

Even at the annual Rex and Comus balls in New Orleans, the talk drifts toward Amtrak trains and the roots of Mardi Gras. An ...
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Keith Spera: I was a meerkat for Mardi Gras. My youngest daughter was mortified.

Back in the car, tail tucked to the side, WWOZ-FM broadcast “Mardi Gras Mambo,” the seasonal classic by Art Neville and the ...
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What is Mardi Gras? Understanding the origins, customs and cultural flavors

Mardi Gras, also referred to as Fat Tuesday, is celebrated before Ash Wednesday.
National Catholic Register

Beyond Beads and Parades: The Catholic Spirit of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” is celebrated around the world, but here in Southwest Louisiana, our Mardi Gras celebration is closely connected to our Catholic faith and historically French ...
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Mardi Gras crowds surge as daily parades continue with Druids, Alla, Nandi

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Mardi Gras season is in full swing, with parades rolling daily and thousands of visitors packing New Orleans and Jefferson Parish for the biggest weekend of Carnival. On ...
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Mardi Gras across Alabama: See a list of planned parties and festivals

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the next month, good times will be rolling across Alabama, from one end of the state to the other — including several events ...

7 Questions: Mardi Gras edition

Grab your beads, masks and vibrant costumes and get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras! Enjoy a day filled with culture, food, music, parades and coming together. This tradition has been ...