By 2005 the Zulu parades were premiere Mardi Gras events with lavish floats. Gone was the raggedy pants parody of the original parade; the king and queen of Zulu reigned in elegant tuxedo and gown.

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant ...

Officials with the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club are set to release the musical lineup for this year's Lundi Gras ...

1837 – First recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans. 1857 – First time floats appear in New Orleans parades. 1896 – The first female krewe, Les Mysterieuses, stages a ball but does not parade. 1916 ...