indulging in delicious and colorful king cakes and donning elaborate Mardi Gras masks. But have you ever wondered about the ...

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The mask of this particular devil ... In the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, groups parade throughout New Orleans, each with their own chiefs and flag bearers. Travis Carter, pictured here, ...

(AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File) In New Orleans, some African Americans mask in elaborate beaded and feathered Mardi Gras Indian suits, roving the city to sing, dance, drum and perform. The ...

Travelers to the region can visit beaches, resorts, and hiking trails.

Curators and museum officials collaborated with the men who made the spectacular masquerades. "We thought, ‘Let's work with ...

Revelers decked out in traditional purple, green and gold came out to party on Fat Tuesday in New Orleans’ first full-dress ...