Three parades will roll Thursday night in New Orleans with scores of masked riders on colorful floats. More processions will ...

Pączki, king cake, Swedish semlor: you can find innumerable varieties all across Chicago and the suburbs for your Fat Tuesday ...

From crawfish boils and Cajun cook-offs to late-night bar parties and burlesque shows, here are a few ways to celebrate Fat ...

A SoMardi Gras pre-party is set for 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, at Rock Town Distillery. This VIP event offers drinks, a ...

In Metro Detroit, the focus is on Polish paczki, and bakeries from all backgrounds roll out the lard and sugar for fruit- and ...

E ven if you’ve never been to New Orleans, you’ve likely heard of Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French. It’s the ultimate ...

Beignets are a Mardi Gras tradition and a staple in Louisiana. Here are two places to try these doughy delights in South ...

St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora will open Lent with an annual Dixieland worship service, a Mardi Gras-style luncheon and ...

Mardi Gras came once again to Fairplay, one of the mountain town’s much-anticipated winter events. Six years in the running, ...

Jambalaya Jambalaya is a beloved dish during Mardi Gras, showcasing the fusion of French, Spanish and African influences in ...