Por: The Advocate Entertainment February 16, 2023
For 12 years Karen Thibodeaux has made Mardi Gras costumes for people to wear as they chase chickens.Well, there’s more to it than that.In Branch, in rural Acadia Parish, Thibodeaux and her staff create Mardi Gras costumes at Sew What! Design. Revelers wear the flamboyant creations to strut their stuff at courir de Mardi Gras.The courir de Mardi Gras, which is Cajun French for “Mardi Gras Run,” takes place in towns like Eunice and Mamou.... + full article
The Advocate USA Entertainment February 18, 2023
Every Mardi Gras the countryside around Mamou, Eunice and other spots in rural Acadiana comes alive. For those accustomed to celebrations in urban centers, the rural Mardi Gras is a very different kind of Carnival experience: colorful costumes, ancient traditions and an... + más
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The Advocate USA Entertainment February 13, 2023
The queen's dress and mantle worn by Barbara Boggs in the 1957 ball, left, stands next to a king's tunic worn in 1972 by Henry Batt. Both are featured in the Capitol Park Museum's exhibit, 'Carnival in the Nation’s Capital: The Washington Mardi Gras... + más
'Some of them say it's a religion': new book explores the history and culture of Mardi Gras Indians | The Advocate
With elaborate, vibrant costumes and deep traditions, New Orleans' Mardi Gras Indians are one of Carnival's most distinctive presences. Yet, for all their visibility, they're also one of the season's lesser understood traditions.Award-winning author Nikesha... + más
Washington Mardi Gras exhibit is the perfect mix of Louisiana royalty and D.C. pomp | The Advocate
The Advocate USA Entertainment February 06, 2023
New Orleanians get asked plenty of questions when friends and families visit for Mardi Gras. There are , but some just make you laugh: Do I bring beads to parades?Related: Here are some of the silliest questions readers say they’ve been asked by visitors, along with answers... + más
Joyous parades and parties kick off New Orleans' Mardi Gras | Associated Press
Joyous parades and parties kick off New Orleans' Mardi Gras | ABC News
The Advocate USA Entertainment January 19, 2023
The King Cake Daiquiri from Zippy's Burritos includes vanilla ice milk, king cake vodka, Rum Chata and brown sugar bourbon. Plus, king cake sprinkles to top it off. PROVIDED PHOTO King cake comes in all forms and varieties. With the carnival season in full effect,... + más
Try these Mardi Gras-inspired king cake drinks to celebrate the season | The Advocate
Universal: Mardi Gras concerts include Patti LaBelle, Goo Goo Dolls, Sean Paul, JVKE | Orlando Sentinel
Orlando Sentinel USA Entertainment January 18, 2023
Universal Orlando has announced eight concerts in conjunction with its Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios theme park, starting with Patti LaBelle on Feb. 4, opening night. The event, which runs nightly through April 16, features concerts at Music Plaza Stage on select... + más
Gladys Knight on her decades-long friendship with Patti LaBelle: 'That's my little sister' | Fox News
The Advocate USA Entertainment January 18, 2023
When can we eat king cake? The answer isn't as simple as we think. | The Advocate
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