It’s X-rated,” he says. What do the Mardi Gras masks represent? “Wearing the mask is the custom, part of the mystique of ...

Why are masks worn during Carnival and Mardi Gras? During the early Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations, revelers wore masks ...

some African Americans mask in elaborate beaded and feathered Mardi Gras Indian suits, roving the city to sing, dance, drum and perform. The tradition, a central part of the Black Carnival ...

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.