Is the celebration really all about green, purple and gold? Why were these three colors chosen to represent Mardi Gras, and what do they mean? There’s so much to discover about their history ...

Green or no green? It's a question many people have on whether or not the color belongs in a Mobile Mardi Gras.

What do the Mardi Gras colors represent? Those colors represent power (gold), faith (green) and justice (purple). Eating king cake is also a big part of the celebration.

Beyond the dazzling parades and flamboyant costumes, Mardi Gras is a celebration of community, self-expression, and the enduring spirit of joy.

A successful Mardi Gras used to be measured by how much waste it produced. Now, the world's largest free festival is trying to clean up. The mood is festive as I board the pink and purple Mardi ...

Instead, Mardi Gras in the U.S. is known for its parades, king cakes and beads of green, purple and gold. Mardi Gras: What is it, and how do people celebrate every year How long is Mardi Gras?

A successful Mardi Gras used to be measured by how much waste it produced. Now, the world's largest free festival is trying to clean up.