Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the Mardi Gras masks.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's time for parades, beads, masks and revelry. It's time to fill up on the sweets and party all night. It's Mardi Gras time!

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is on Tuesday, Feb. 17, this year. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. Like Ash ...

Mardi Gras is a holiday celebrated with parades, costumes and parties, but where did it come from? Here's what to know about the holiday.

It's time for parades, beads, masks and revelry. It's time to fill up on the sweets and party all night. It's Mardi Gras time! Before the big day – or week for our New Orleans friends – here’s ...