Officials are rushing to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations as powerful storms with a threat of tornadoes are expected to ...

At Trefzger’s Bakery in Peoria Heights, it’s a busy day. Bakers were busy Monday afternoon frosting circular puff pastries with white frosting and gold, green, and purple sprinkles. Each king cake is ...

The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

Usually we say throw me something mister on a day like today! Strong winds will be thrown at us all day. Hopefully no severe thunderstorms or tornadoes are thrown at us later this evening and tonight.

WWL-TV presents the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Tracker. We are New Orleans' premier Mardi Gras parade tracking service. We cover ...

Fat Tuesday - or Mardi Gras - is followed by Ash Wednesday to kick off the start of Lent. Here's what to know about fish ...

It falls the day before Ash Wednesday and is celebrated as a final day of feasting before the solemnity of Lent. Paczki (meaning "little packages" in Polish) are a popular treat on Fat Tuesday, also ...

Gerrity’s Supermarket is busy this Mardi Gras. Employees at all of its ten stores are making sure there are plenty of goodies ...

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some ...

You can count on Long Islanders to pay attention to Louisiana cooking at least once a year: On Mardi Gras — this year, March ...

Dionne Randolph has curated the marching band lineup for the Krewe of Muses, an all-female group that hosts a popular parade, ...

Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.