That means a king, or queen costume would take nearly two weeks ... The way we dress to celebrate Mardi Gras now is reminiscent of traditions that once were. “It’ll be about six feet tall ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The good times and parades still rolled in New Orleans for Mardi Gras Day celebrations early ... whose spectacular beaded and bejeweled costumes are topped with feathered ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite anticipated severe storms.