A Lundi Gras dance routine by members of Krewe Da Bhan Gras might have some people thinking a Bollywood movie production was ...

King Zulu Rodney Paul Mason and his wife and Queen Kristen Bonds Mason hope their reign inspires young boys and girls to aim high.

During Carnival, the small Brazilian town of Sao Luiz do Paraitinga’s calm everyday life transforms into a joyful party known ...

Mardi Gras, a spectacle of vibrant colors, extravagant costumes and lively parades, holds a deeper significance in many ...

The ancient tradition of the Bell People in the Greek village of Distomo marks the end of carnival. Revelers clad themselves ...

The Bunch Club and its annual dance were established in 1917. It was largely formed by Pullman Porters as another avenue for ...

The holiday means parades, parties and, of course, lots of good food, drinks and desserts. One of those desserts you might be ...

Vendors are a fixture at Rio’s Carnival street parties. They scour Instagram pages for times and locations, coordinate on ...

Rio de Janeiro's massive Sambadrome erupted in noisy celebrations Sunday as the news broke that Brazil won its first Oscar, ...

The soulful notes of a trumpet echoed down Second Avenue on Saturday as crowds flowed in and out of The Brick Deli & Tavern, ...

But by Mardi Gras, the weather turns much more impactful. Strong southerly winds of 30-40 mph gusting up to 60 mph are ...