Mardi Gras is a time of feasting and celebration, bringing visions of purple, gold, and green beads flying off extravagant floats. However, if you can’t get down to New Orleans to celebrate you can still taste the carnival at a few locations in Aggieland.

There’s nothing quite as iconic and recognizable as the infamous Mardi Gras celebration historically held in New Orleans annually for a few weeks up until Ash Wednesday, which is the

By Shay O’Connor Click here for updates on this story New Orleans (WDSU) — Right now, police are investigating several violent crimes that originated Mardi Gras weekend through Ash Wednesday. Some of the crimes include shootings.

After thunderstorms, severe gusts of wind and some tornadoes led to abbreviated Mardi Gas celebrations in southeast Louisiana, strong winds are lingering going into Ash Wednesday. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for southeast Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

Highs in the mid 60s this afternoon after yesterday’s cold front brought in stormy weather on Mardi Gras Day. Winds still remain breezy throughout the afternoon. A

A line of severe storms will move through Tuesday night and usher in cooler weather for Ash Wednesday and Thursday

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The name Fat Tuesday comes from households using up all the fats stored in the kitchen and pantry before Ash Wednesday and Lent begin.