The celebratory last day of carnival season precedes Lent, which means that many people do their best to indulge in all their favorite foods before they inevitably give one of them up for the next 40 ...

The Courant’s arts picks for March 2-8 icomedy events that range from stand-ups to “The Harold” and special shows marking ...

Picture perfect weather lasts through the weekend, still nice for Lundi Gras, then tracking storms arriving on Fat Tuesday ...

A novel idea gave Carnival a shot in the arm that it needed, and it was born from a risky idea. Learn more about the birth of Bacchus.

Plenty of bakeries in the Bluegrass are getting ready with king cakes, but this year the price of eggs could put a squeeze on ...

Snowmass Village is bringing back its beloved Mardi Gras celebration for the 43rd year, filling Fat Tuesday with music, ...

While the forecast does indicate that scattered thunderstorms will be along the Interstate 10 corridor, organizers are ...

Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the ...

More New Orleans Mardi Gras parades are scheduled to roll this weekend as Fat Tuesday nears. Some iconic parades include the ...

It's time to let the good times roll. Fat Tuesday (March 4) is almost here, and we have some of the best ways to celebrate ...

Delightful Pastries bakery in Jefferson Park is one of several local bakeries offering paczki in different flavors. Brian Rich/Sun-Times Share While New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras, Chicago has its ...

Interested in venturing out of Louisiana for Mardi Gras? Some of the biggest parades of the season are happening on Fat ...