Mardi Gras 2011 In New Orleans
Thousands of revelers turned out for Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans on Monday and Tuesday, including celebrities like recent Oscar-winner Melissa Leo, actress Jennifer Coolidge, and creator of "The Wire" and the NOLA-set "Treme" David Simon Read More...
Mardi Gras Officials Reschedule Krewe of Krewes Parade
First of all, I personally think 30 minutes is just foolish! But, here is the latest:
With the threat of severe weather moving into the lake area, Mardi Gras officials, with the guidance of Mayor Randy Roach and the Calcasieu Office of Emergency Preparedness, have moved the Krewe of Krewes Parade to 5 p.m. from 5:30 p.m. Read More...
TONIGHT: Lundi Gras With Keith Frank At Yesterdays!
Tonight is the night baby! Keith Frank will be live on stage for our Townsquare Media Lundi Gras celebration! You know the party doesn't stop, but keeps going through Mardi Gras! Come for some live fun tonight! If you didn't get tickets, don't worry, $12 at the door at Yesterdays! Come be part of the live party with all of the radio stations of Townsquare Media Lake Charles!
Making A Mardi Gras King Cake
It's Mardi Gras Time and we are teaching you how to make a traditional Mardi Gras King Cake!!!! Read More...
Know Your Mardi Gras History [VIDEO]
Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," a reference to the binge eating a lot of Catholics do before Lent. As is often the case with holidays, the Christian roots are intertwined with earlier pagan practices. It was very common for early church fathers to integrate elements of pagan ritual in an attempt to attract potential converts. Read More...
Isle Of Capri Celebrates Mardi Gras
The Isle Of Capri Casino in Lake Charles is throwing a Mardi gras Music Festival This weekend in the Caribbean Cove with a huge lineup of Cajun Music Artists!!!! Read More...
Cajun Mardi Gras
Here is a brief History on the Traditional Cajun Mardi Gras including the Mardi Gras Run, Costumes, & Music! Read More...
The Traditional Mardi Gras Run [VIDEO]
For many of us, we have already seen a “Traditional Mardi Gras.” However, for those of you that have never seen or been part of one, I think you will enjoy this video as we count down to Mardi Gras 2011. This video was shot around the Mamou area, and resembles most of the traditional Mardi Gras runs. Read More...
The History Of Mardi Gras Balls
Twelfth Night, the feast of Epiphany, was celebrated by Creole society from the early days of colonial Louisiana. These Bals de Roi (the King’s Ball) were given at plantations and homes for family and friends; the highlight was the cutting of the King Cake (Gateau des Rois), and the finder of the bean—la feve—in his or her cake became Le Roi or La Reine de la feve, and would reign over the next ball, which they were to host. Read More...
Cee-Lo Green Dressed For Mardi Gras! [Video]
Wow, did you see the performance last night with Cee-Lo Green? That was quite unusual! I mean you have to be on some good stuff to come up with that kind of performance! Read More...

