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According to KATC TV, Mamou police confirmed that at least a dozen people were shot between Lundi Gras and Fat Tuesday.

The event will bring together two of Jefferson Parish’s most cherished traditions for a unique spectacle along Metairie Road.

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite ...

Plan on drier weather today with lower humidity and plenty of sunshine! It'll still be rather breezy though. Click and watch ...

Origin of the tradition of using ashes On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ashes put on their forehead – a practice ... This tradition gave rise to the name “Mardi Gras,” or Fat Tuesday. The other ...

Roman Catholic, Episcopal and many other liturgical churches hold services today that include the rubbing of ashes on the forehead, a sign of repentance for sins. Lent is a season of 40 days, not ...

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus ...

Ash Wednesday marks the start of 40 days of Lent, but what's this Catholic tradition all about and is it still observed in ...

Why exactly is this day celebrated? We'll go over the history of Ash Wednesday in the Christian church, answer whether or not ...

With the beginning of Lent, many restaurants have specials for Catholics who will be looking for seafood options on Fridays. Here's where to find it.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.