Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes are filling the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some revelers felt at least a hint of trepidation.

Move over New Orleans, Lake Charles is our new favourite destination for Mardi Gras - USA TRAVEL: It may not have the French architectural charm of Nola, but Lake Charles’s vibrant celebrations have a certain je ne sais quoi,

With Mardi Gras celebrations under way, the city of New Orleans is ramping up security measures in response to the heightened threat level following the New Year's Day attack on Bourbon Street. Law enforcement agencies at the local,

The Statler, the luxury hotel in the heart of downtown Dallas, is channeling the energy of the French Quarter with a weeklong Mardi

Crawdaddy's Cajun opened in Medford last year and serves authentic New Orleans-style food. Specialties include jambalaya, gumbo and beignets.

Watch live as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.