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4 parades mark Fat Tuesday

February 21, 2012 10:55 AM

Four Mardi Gras parades were rolling across the Mississippi Gulf Coast on Fat Tuesday. The Krewe of Diamonds rolls through Bay St. Louis at 1 p.m. At the same time, South Mississippi's largest parade - the Gulf Coast Carnival Association Parade - will take to the streets in Biloxi, followed... more »
Mardi Gras culminates on Fat Tuesday

February 21, 2012 10:06 AM

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Rocker Bret Michaels and Grammy-winning singer Cyndi Lauper were expected to usher in Mardi Gras with musical performances in the wee hours of the morning Tuesday during a glitzy ball following the Orpheus parade. Michaels, the bandana-wearing Poison frontman, and Lauper were the celebrity riders in... more »
Opelousas Celebrates Big for Fat Tuesday

March 8, 2011 7:37 PM

Opelousas is a small city but locals party big on Fat Tuesday. The holiday kicked off with morning parade, Half Fast Krewe. Residents say it's just as fun as celebrating in a big city. "We celebrate Mardi Gras just as much as New Orleans," said Mecca Ford. Locals enjoy celebrating... more »