IOTA, La. (KPLC) - Revelers stormed through downtown Iota today, continuing one of the most traditional Cajun Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana. Revelers at the Tee Mamou-Iota Folklife Festival ...

Understanding the Context

CBS News on MSN: Mardi Gras Indians carry on tradition in painstakingly crafted suits Every year, Black residents of New Orleans don stunning, handmade suits on Mardi Gras day that are sewn in secret for the better part of a year. It's a tradition they say honors ancestors. MSN: What is Mardi Gras? Here's where it started and why it's celebrated Mardi Gras is on Feb.

Key Insights

17 this year, and many people around the world will celebrate the festive holiday with parades and parties. The holiday is especially popular in countries with large Roman ... What is Mardi Gras? Here's where it started and why it's celebrated AZ Central: What is Mardi Gras? Here's where it started and why it's celebrated Mardi Gras is Tuesday, Feb.

Final Thoughts

17. The holiday is often referred to as "Fat Tuesday." Mardi Gras commemorates the last day before the start of Lent. Mardi Gras is on Feb. 17 this year, and many people ...