Mardi Gras

Forgot Your Beads? These Polishes Will Make Your Mardi Gras Much More Festive

Feb 22, 2022

Forgot Your Beads? These Polishes Will Make Your Mardi Gras Much More Festive

Whether you're heading down south for Mardi Gras or enjoying the festivities from afar, don't leave your manicure out of the fun.

Not in New Orleans? These Mardis Gras Recipes Will Make Up For That

Feb 13, 2021

Not in New Orleans? These Mardis Gras Recipes Will Make Up For That

Mardi Gras is a time to eat, drink, and be merry — with an emphasis on the eating.

Toast to Fat Tuesday With the Help of These Celebratory Mardi Gras Cocktails

Feb 10, 2021

Toast to Fat Tuesday With the Help of These Celebratory Mardi Gras Cocktails

Break out your beads, because Mardi Gras is here.

New Orleans Residents Are Decorating Their Houses Amid Mardi Gras Cancellation, and It's Amazing

Feb 3, 2021

New Orleans Residents Are Decorating Their Houses Amid Mardi Gras Cancellation, and It's Amazing

To help prevent the spread of the coronavirus, New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell recently announced that all in-person Mardi Gras parades will not be allowed to operate this year.

This One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe Will Spice Up Your Dinner Routine in the Best Way

Feb 3, 2021

This One-Pot Jambalaya Recipe Will Spice Up Your Dinner Routine in the Best Way

Many Mardi Gras celebrations are going to take place in the home instead of on the street this year, but just because we can't party in New Orleans doesn't mean we can't enjoy a festive celebration — and there's no better food to celebrate with than jambalaya!

7 Reasons Universal Orlando Is the Best Place For Families to Celebrate Mardi Gras

Feb 25, 2020

7 Reasons Universal Orlando Is the Best Place For Families to Celebrate Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras parties are not exactly known for being family-friendly, but Universal Orlando is out to change that notion.

10 Places in the World (Outside of New Orleans) Where You Can Celebrate Mardi Gras

Feb 24, 2020

10 Places in the World (Outside of New Orleans) Where You Can Celebrate Mardi Gras

While New Orleans rightfully gets attention for its Mardi Gras festivities, other locations within the United States and around the world also know how to go all-out to celebrate before Lent begins.

Gumbo, Jambalaya, Etouffee: What's the Difference?

Nov 28, 2019

Gumbo, Jambalaya, Etouffee: What's the Difference?

New Orleans cuisine has a richly-colored heritage, but unless you're from around there, it sure can be confusing.

Party Like It's Mardi — Applebee's Is Selling $1 Hurricanes This Month

Feb 2, 2019

Party Like It's Mardi — Applebee's Is Selling $1 Hurricanes This Month

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Get in the Mardi Gras Spirit With Disneyland's Limited-Edition Blueberry Lemon Beignets

Feb 7, 2018

Get in the Mardi Gras Spirit With Disneyland's Limited-Edition Blueberry Lemon Beignets

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See Celebratory Mardi Gras Beauty Looks From Around the World

Feb 28, 2017

See Celebratory Mardi Gras Beauty Looks From Around the World

When you think of Mardi Gras, beads, bourbon, and parades may come to mind, but the holiday is a big deal in lots of places oceans away from New Orleans.

A Mardi Gras Menu That's Only Slightly Indulgent

Feb 9, 2016

A Mardi Gras Menu That's Only Slightly Indulgent

It's called Fat Tuesday for a reason; Mardi Gras celebrations are known for being over-the-top indulgent, but if that's not your style, not to worry — you can still enjoy all the flavors of New Orleans without all the calories.