By Mardi Gras 2006, that pride led many of us to deck out our homes, often going over the top both inside and out, where previous decorations typically were limited to flags or bunting.

Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn’t just a celebration—it’s a whole spectacle, and even your nails have to get in on the fun. After all, when the entire city is decked out in beads, sequins ...

Participants are making a point to help artists who had lost their normal jobs of decorating parade floats. One community organizer, Devin De Wulf, co-developed the Hire a Mardi Gras Artist ...