Beads, Chickens, and King Cake: How Louisiana Celebrates Mardi Gras
While the rest of the world is decked out in pink, red and white for Valentine’s Day, Louisiana coats itself in purple, green and gold in anticipation of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras — also known as Fat Tuesday — falls on February 17 this year. The holiday takes place in the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, … Read more
