Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to the Christian Lenten season, Mardi Gras has since expanded from a single ...

Our KPLC First Alert Weather Day continues as we track strong winds and the potential for strong-to-severe storms throughout the mid-late morning. Thankfully the worst of the weather looks to exit ...

Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans could be cancelled as severe storms rumble through the South, bringing strong winds ...

NEW ORLEANS — Zulu and Rex will both roll early with no marching krewes, bands or truck floats in an effort to beat the high ...

Mardi Gras festivities were underway early Tuesday in New Orleans despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the ...

Officials rushed to reschedule Mardi Gras celebrations and warned revelers as powerful storms were expected to strike ...

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day. The ...

Tornado watches and warnings are spread across the South as well as severe thunderstorm alerts and flash flood warnings.

Thousands will line the parade routes, catching throws and good vibes as Mobile revelers let the good times roll.

Here are the changes to Mardi Gras schedule in Lafourche on Tuesday, March 4. Krewes of Shaka and Ghana - 8 a.m., Thibodaux.

After a weekslong pre-Lenten bash — complete with elaborate parades that meander through New Orleans, shimmery beads tossed from floats, streets lined with costumed revelers, lavish balls and ...