The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.

Mardi Gras is coming early next year. This year’s Carnival season lasts 58 days, from 12th Night on Jan. 6 to Mardi Gras on March 4. But next year, Mardi Gras falls on Feb. 17. That means ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the ...

Carnival, on the other hand, doesn’t use the same strategy. Its newest and largest ships are the Excel Class, which include ...

Food Stylist: Susie Theodorou. King cake, fried chicken and more recipes to celebrate Carnival season. Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Liza Jernow. This Italian sandwich ...