The colorful celebration, also known as Fat Tuesday, is held annually on the day before the fasting season of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday. The celebrations are most festive in New Orleans’ ...

Jerrilynn Miller has been knee-deep in feathers, beads, baubles and glitter since December, when she got to work creating the elaborate centerpieces for tables at the Majestic Krewe of Aurora Grand ...

It’s traditional to keep your Christmas tree around until the Twelfth Night (12 days after Christmas), especially if you don't have a live Christmas tree. People who prefer putting up a fake Christmas ...

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — The Mardi Gras Store in Southeast Texas is gearing up for one of the region's biggest annual celebrations, offering a comprehensive selection of parade and party supplies while ...

Forget about Christmas trees that morph into Mardi Gras trees, or garlands repurposed for the next holiday. At Mounger’s house, the brilliant gold stars remained, supplemented by purple, green and ...

SPRINGFIELD — What’s the bid for Lot #770? That’s the one offering a 97-inch “spinning exotic dancer pole” made of brass, which comes with additional pole sections. As of Monday afternoon, the top bid ...

Photojournalist Kim Brent offered a fun insight into the Southeast Texas version of Fat Tuesday. (Mardi Gras decorations are a labor of love, Feb 15). But when partygoers are wearing real bird ...

(WALA) - Vanessa and Lee share some of the viewer submitted photos of Mardi Gras decorations. Click here to submit you photos. Question of the Day: How do you prefer to drink your soda of choice?