New Orleans tied its own record that was set in 1895, getting 10 inches of snow during the rare winter storm Winter Storm ...

A Christmas tree decked out with Mardi Gras decorations. The exact history of the origin of Mardi Gras trees is a little fuzzy. Jeff Campbell, co-director of the Plano Conservancy for Historic ...

Kenner's Driftwood neighborhood's Krewe of Driftwood parade ignites Mardi Gras spirit with community-made floats and a block ...

Fletchinger said her family’s company started by producing stuffed animals that are prizes in penny arcade claw machines.

Decorating Mardi Gras king cakes at Dong Phuong Bakery & Restaurant in New Orleans. Photo by C. Ross for The Washington Post via Getty Images Elias Alvarado rolling out butter for a king cake at ...

PHILIPSBURG — Building off the success of the recent Mid-Century Christmas celebration in December, the event’s planning ...

Krewe of ALLA says it's 'Only A Matter of Time' as the New Orleans Carnival organization crowns royals and prepares to roll ...

According to Campbell, the Mardi Gras tree concept got started when someone removed all of their Christmas tree ornaments but kept the artificial tree up. The reason is a mystery. After returning home ...