To gear up for Mardi Gras, check out these vintage photos from the early 20th century, which prove it's always been America's coolest party. Paige Cooperstein contributed to a previous version of ...

King Rico Alvendia, of New Orleans, hosted a USO concert for the 76th Washington Mardi Gras. Here's a peek inside the fun ...

Mardi Gras 2014 is wrapping up with a bang in New Orleans with today's Fat Tuesday celebrations. The party's been as wild as ever this year, before the self-denial season of Lent begins.

Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras festival is included with park admission ... There were also lots of Easter eggs for longtime fans and throwback photos to past festivals. My favorite part was ...