More than two dozen countries make up the Caribbean, each with its own vernacular, history, food, and culture. Despite these distinctions, one tradition connects every island—Carnival. Born from the ...

OPINION: It’s carnival week in Rio de Janeiro, where vibrant parades feature music, dancers and a huge dose of history. Here’s some Afro-Brazilian history from some of the most legendary Afro-carnival ...

Mardi Gras was made to be enjoyed rather than studied, but the last quarter-century has seen more books published on the celebration than in the preceding century and a half. And that’s without taking ...

NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - The city's oldest restaurant is also home to four rooms of Mardi Gras memorabilia, and the connection between Carnival and Antoine's Restaurant on St. Louis Street in the ...

How can one say a big enough thank you to the volunteers who build the Ice Palace, and to all the other volunteers who make ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - If you’ve ever been to the Bourbon Street Awards of Fat Tuesday, you know it’s the place to find some of the most detailed, exquisite and over-the-top costumes -- just part of the ...