According to the site Mardi Gras New Orleans ... why green won out as the third color. The Mardi Gras colors weren’t given an official meaning until 1892, when the Rex parade had the theme ...

Thousands of people packed downtown Jackson for the Hal's St. Paddy's Parade.For 42 years, it's been a stable place in the city, often called "Green Mardi Gras."It showcased decretive floats, the ...

Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans is the place to experience Mardi Gras in style ... dyed blooms—purple and fuchsia for the ...

The Krewe de Riviere hosted its annual open house on January 31, welcoming new members and selecting the theme for next year’s highly anticipated Mardi Gras parade.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The good times and ... family and friends gathered wearing Mardi Gras purple, gold and green. Many reclined in chairs, ready to enjoy the long haul. Impromptu barbecues ...

Olivia Bellusci is a Newsweek writer based in New ... Mardi Gras festivities, including riding on top of a float in New Orleans. The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model wore a floor-length green ...

New Orleans was founded by French colonists and started America’s first festival in 1703. Today, the city is famous for its colorful, costume-clad parades with purple, yellow and green ... Gras ...