Mardi Gras

Full of masks, madness, and mysticism, Mardi Gras is the perfect occasion to gather for a murder mystery party. If you've been invited to one, plan your costume to fit in with the themes of the...

Mardi Gras or "Fat Tuesday" is happening every year in New Orleans on February 16. It is the big day of masks and costumes, masquerade and dancing, flirting and drinking. It's been...

Mardi Gras is more than a chance to dust off your old Halloween costume--it's a time to experiment with a new identity. Think sultry, not scary; sequins, not spider webs.

Experience the merriment of Mardi Gras in a self-created costume. There are many different costumes that you can wear to Mardi Gras. This celebration is mostly for adults so many of the costumes...

Lafayette, Louisiana has become home to one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in the South, eclipsed only by those held in Mobile and New Orleans. Lafayette draws over one million visitors...

In ancient times, court jesters played important roles in politics and society. Court jesters were considered fools or lunatics with their weird dress and maniacal laughing. They could get away...

When it comes to planning a trip to Mardi Gras, one word comes to mind: Accessorize! Everyone at Mardi Gras wears a costume and a mask. When they want to show off and strut their stuff, people...

Mardi Gras costumes were originally designed to hide one's identity or to mock the upper class and politicians. People donned costumes and wore hats traditionally reserved for the clergy,...

Mardi Gras is one of the most popular carnival seasons in the world. In New Orleans, the home of Mardi Gras, the events lasts for about 2 weeks, starting in January and ending 14 days later, on...