In Mardi Gras' early days in Louisiana ... In the most basic sense, a courir consists of a group of masked men who travel door to door , led by the Capitaine, who keeps everyone in line.

NEW ORLEANS — Several Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and Jefferson ... to the Pontchartrain Center on Sunday starting at 3 p.m. Doors will open at 2 p.m. None of the New Orleans parades ...

Carnival season that began less than a week after the tragic New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street and included a triumphant Super Bowl week in New Orleans ...

Doors open at 6 p.m. The event is from 7 to ... There will be beads, Mardi Gras masquerade masks, discounted food and drink specials at bars and more. Go: 1100 Pattison Avenue; https ...

"Dorothy Mae Taylor opened the doors for all of us to fully participate in Mardi Gras," Durand said. "We’re here today because of her courage, and we’re committed to continuing her legacy." ...

Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and Austinites have plenty of ways to show up and show out ahead of the annual pre-Lenten tradition.

Big Grove's Mardi Gras Prix Fixe Dinner: On Thursday, March 6, Big Grove Brewery, 555 17th Street, Des Moines, is celebrating with a six-course meal option and music from Nola Jazz Band.

March 1: Mardi Gras Bar Crawl This Mardi Gras bar crawl ... Sahara Allstars at 11 p.m. Entry is $12 cash or $14 card at the door, and they'll have free beads while supplies last.