Travel & Outdoors
February 8, 2024
The Tutu Live Krewe Brings the Good Vibes (and Sequins) to Galveston’s Mardi Gras
This “grown-up drill team” will strut and sparkle in five parades this month.
Mardi Gras
Travel & Outdoors
February 8, 2023
Let the Good Times Roll at These Texas Mardi Gras Parties
Catch beads by the sea in Galveston, join the cowboy-themed festivities in Bandera, or watch a dog parade in McKinney.
Sponsored
January 9, 2023
Spend Mardi Gras in Shreveport-Bossier, Louisiana!
When you visit Shreveport-Bosssier, Louisiana, one thing is for sure: You won't leave hungry!
Food & Drink
February 22, 2022
Order Yourself a Texas-Made King Cake to Celebrate Mardi Gras
While many people source their king cakes from Louisiana, they might be convinced to try something new from these four Texas bakeries.
Sports
January 21, 2013
Get into the Mardi Gras Spirit with this Drew Brees Commercial
In this old ESPN SportsCenter commercial, the Texas-born quarterback holds up traffic with his festive choice of transportation.
Street Smarts
July 31, 2009
Historic Downtown Jefferson
Eat and antique your way along the brick-paved streets of this charming East Texas town.
Arts & Entertainment
February 1, 1996
Show Us Your Bits
The Internet gives a whole new meaning to the phrase “getting wired for Mardi Gras”—there are several helpful sites covering New Orleans’ bacchanalian Carnival, which ends with Fat Tuesday on February 20. One of the most festive and informative is the city’s official page (http://www.neosoft.com/citylink/ mardigr/default.html), which offers traditional music