World’s Best Winter Festivals
It may be freezing cold outside, but winter is when festival season truly heats up.
For New Orleans It's Been Anything But Easy, But The Big Easy Is Back, Post-Katrina Style
The road to recovery for New Orleans has been as long and winding as the Mississippi River that snakes through town, but the people of this city are ready for the world to see what they've known for a while: The place is vital again.
Kentucky Derby 2012: Louisville Celebrates Beyond Churchill Downs
The Kentucky Derby -- with all its muscular thoroughbreds, flowery hats, and mint juleps -- put?s Louisville under a spotlight, but there's more to Derby City than Churchill Downs.
Dyngus Day 2012: History And Full List Of Events And Schedule [VIDEO]
Happy Dyngus Day 2012 Buffalo! Also known as Easter Monday, Dyngus Day celebrates the end of the strict observance of Lent and the joy of Easter in Christianity, especially for Roman Catholics and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Will Ferrell's Wife Gave Him The Finger At Mardi Gras Parade: 'It Brought Me Right Back Down'
Ferrell shows of his bilingual chops is Casa di me Padre, which opens on Friday
35th Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade: Sydney Plays Host to Colorful Spectacle [PHOTOS]
Gay Pride celebrations were in full swing Saturday as crowds reveled in the multi-faceted 35th Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras event that paraded down the streets of Sydney.
IHOP Free Pancake Day 2012 Tuesday Amidst Dispute Over National Pancake Day
Since 2006, The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) celebrates National Pancake Day by offering free pancakes and they'll be continuing the tradition from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m Tuesday. In return for a short stack of Buttermilk pancakes, guests are asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and other charities.
Mardi Gras 2012 Photos: Before the Beads turned to Ashes in New Orleans
Mardi Gras 2012 Photos! Over the four-day weekend there was drinking, dancing, and King Cake eating as the streets of New Orleans flooded with flamboyant costumes, frivolous floats, and frolicking late night flesh-flashers.
What is Ash Wednesday? Lent and Fasting Begins, 5 Facts to Know
On Ash Wednesday every year, those who celebrate the season of Lent will visit their churches early in the morning. There, a priest uses ashes to mark sign of the cross on their foreheads. The ritual kicks off a 40-day period of fasting.
From Rio’s Samba Dance to Mardi Gras Parades, Top Carnival Pictures from Around the World (PHOTOS)
From Venice Carnival and Brazil Carnival to the exuberant parades of Mardi Gras, here's a slideshow presenting a glimpse of all those carnivals from across the world.
What is Fat Tuesday? The History of Mardi Gras in New Orleans
What is Fat Tuesday? What is the history of Mardi Gras? How did it begin in New Orleans?
Mardi Gras 2012: Orpheus Parade, New Orleans [SLIDESHOW]
Celebrations for Mardi Gras, a.k.a. Fat Tuesday, took off early Monday with the annual Orpheus Parade through New Orleans' French Quarter. The spectacle is filled with colorful costumes, imaginative floats and magical performances. Singer Cyndi Lauper, along with former Poison frontman Bret Michaels, presided over this year's parade as celebrity monarchs.
Mardi Gras 2012: Orpheus Parade, New Orleans [NSFW SLIDESHOW]
Celebrations for Mardi Gras, a.k.a. Fat Tuesday, took off early Monday with the annual Orpheus Parade through New Orleans' French Quarter. The spectacle is filled with colorful costumes, imaginative floats and magical performances. Singer Cyndi Lauper, along with former Poison frontman Bret Michaels, presided over this year's parade as celebrity monarchs.
Happy Fat Tuesday 2012: The History of the Wild, Rowdy, Alcohol-Fueled Celebration [VIDEO]
Mardi Gras is the French term for Fat Tuesday. Most people know what Mardi Gras, the huge celebration that takes place in New Orleans. Latin American countries, specifically Brazil, take part in huge festivals called Carnival every year.
Where is Mardi Gras 2012: What to Know About Fat Tuesday in New Orleans
Happy Mardi Gas! It’s that time of year again. After the sweet tooth indulgence of Valentine’s Day and before Lent’s fasting period, celebratory parades full of colorful beads, authentic food and ethnic music are held. If you’re wondering where today’s parties and festivities are taking place, here’s a quick rundown.
Mardis Gras 2012: 6 Must-Try New Orleans Traditions, From King Cake To Zulu Golden Nuggets
Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn't just about picking up tourist trinkets or partying in the French Quarter. From catching a performance by the Mardi Gras Indians to eating a slice of king cake, here are six New Orleans traditions you don't want to miss, as well as a rundown of how these traditions got started in the first place.
Mardi Gras 2012: Cyndi Lauper, Brett Michaels, Hilary Swank Parade Performers
This year’s Mardi Gras is expected a star-studded turnout, according to the AP. Rocker-turned-reality TV star Brett Michaels and iconic pop singer Cyndi Lauper were expected to jump start the 2012 celebration of Fat Tuesday.
King Cake History, Recipe and Other Things to Know about Mardi Gras Staple [PHOTOS]
For most, Mardi Gras means eating a ton on Fat Tuesday, beads and drinks but everyone forgets the best part -- and this one takes the cake -- King Cake. Here's a recipe to make your own King Cake this year to celebrate Mardi Gras and photos of the best King Cakes in New Orleans.
Mardi Gras 2012: Celebs, Entertainers & Revelers Parade in New Orleans (PHOTOS)
The two-week-long Mardi Gras annual festival kick started in New Orleans, Louisiana, Monday with celebrities, entertainers and revelers taking part in parades.
Beyond Mardi Gras Beads: 5 Crazy Things People Throw, From Moon Pies To Chickens (Yes, Chickens)
For many, Mardi Gras 2012 in New Orleans means one thing: the throwing of the beads. But what about the other items tossed out of floats and thrown from balconies during Mardi Gras celebrations? From moon pies to painted coconuts, here are five crazy things revelers can get during Mardi Gras 2012.
Rose Monday: German Carnival Mocks Politicians With Satirical Parade Floats [PHOTOS]
Rosenmontag, known as Rose Monday, is one of the highlights of the German Karneval. Similar to Mardi Gras, it is celebrated on the Monday before Ash Wednesday to mark the beginning of Lent in Germany. In the Rose Monday parade in Düsseldorf this year, many of the floats were meant to mock politicians while sending a political message to the crowd. Take a look at some of the most satirical parade floats in celebration of Rose Monday.
Mardi Gras 2012: What To Know About Carnival History and Traditions
It's almost Mardi Gras 2012, and people around the world are preparing for the carnival season that comes before Lent. But how did Mardi Gras get started? What does its name mean? How did it take root in New Orleans, and how is it celebrated around the world? Here are five things to know about Mardi Gras history and in traditions, from how the holiday is celebrated worldwide to why some believe the carnival's roots lie in ancient Rome.
Mardi Gras 2012: 10 Tips and Tricks for New Orleans Parade
Mardi Gras, the holiday of music, parades, floats and beads is just hours away from kicking off in New Orleans. Here are some tips and tricks to help you through the bare breasts, flashing beads and drunken party goers.
Brazil Carnival 2012: Bigger, Brighter, and More Important than Ever [PHOTOS]
The 2012 Brazil Carnival is widely viewed as a test to see if the South American nation is ready to host the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Mardi Gras Icons, 610 Stompers Prepare for ‘World Domination through Dance’
The 610 Stompers is a group of ordinary men with extraordinary moves that will march through New Orleans this Mardi Gras to spread the message of world domination through dance.
Mardi Gras 2012 Schedule: When & Where Are the New Orleans Parade & Parties?
Mardi Gras is celebrated in cities all across the United States, but no one does it quite like New Orleans. Every year, the Louisiana city hosts the biggest, most star-studded, bead-flinging, days-long party in the country that floods into the streets.
Mardi Gras 2012: New Orleans Krewes & Troupes Prepare for Fat Tuesday
The 2012 Mardi Gras season is well underway and New Orleans' biggest krewes and dance troupes are gearing up for a blowout celebration on Fat Tuesday.
Carnival Season around the World: Rio, Venice, Trinidad & More
The 2012 carnival season has arrived! From Venice to Rio, Tenerife to Trinidad, here's a preview of what to expect at the world's greatest carnivals.
CPAC 2012: Conservatives Need to Talk About Sex Earlier and Other Dating Advice
Sometimes conservatives just need to talk about sex earlier.
Top 10 New Year's resolution vacations
Good intentions. They come around every year and are practically synonymous with champagne toasts on December 31.