The Marche du Nain Rouge took a funky waltz through Midtown Sunday. The unique event mixes Mardi Gras, Groundhog Day and Detroit mythology.

New Orleans officials gathered Thursday night to review the successful Mardi Gras season, focusing on public safety, inappropriate throws, and sustainable practices and more.

For 42 years, it's been a stable place in the city, often called "Green Mardi Gras." It showcased decretive floats, the sweet ...

The tableau came alive with costumes, illustrative images flashing on the screen and court members completing the scene with ...

Researchers wondered if there was a more ethical way to enjoy foie gras, so they created a process to replicate the dish without force-feeding ducks and geese beyond their normal diets.

Foie gras is distinct from regular fowl liver thanks to its high fat content, which is traditionally achieved by force-feeding the ducks and geese beyond their normal diets. Researcher Thomas ...

We’re looking to hear from Catholics and Presbyterians about how they’re spending Lent this year. Send Rosemary Westwood a ...

What is Mardi Gras season all about and what’s it like to experience it? Today is Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent starts. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and that date floats ...

For the eighth time, the Krewe de Tigris will ride around downtown Auburn for the annual Mardi Gras parade on Saturday. With the parade set to begin at 2 p.m., several downtown streets on the ...

Members of New Orleans' Black Masking Indians are preparing for to reveal their colorful and elaborate suits on Fat Tuesday.

A cruelty-free way of making foie gras has been devised by scientists. Made from the liver of a duck or goose, the buttery, fatty dish is considered a delicacy, and is prized in many parts of the ...

“What is a sacrament? A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.” Does this question and answer sound familiar? It should ring a bell for at least some. It is a ...