Austin State University. According to Campbell, the Mardi Gras tree concept got started when someone removed all of their Christmas tree ornaments but kept the artificial tree up. The reason is a ...

MOBILE, Ala. -- Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast announced the city's official Christmas ornament, a gold ring encircling two Mardi Gras masks -- comedy and tragedy. Five fleur-de-lis ...

Glynis Byars of Victory Silks and Interiors in Lafayette said some of the same ornaments you used on your Christmas tree can easily be recycled for Mardi Gras. “Some of those gold Christmas ...

Crowds braved the chilly weather and came downtown to witness the big tree transition from Christmas to Mardi Gras. For some it was their first time experiencing the Mardi Gras tree lighting and ...

On Saturday evening, thousands gathered in Mardi Gras Park for the annual Mardi Gras tree lighting- a sure sign that Mobile’s favorite time of year is just around the corner. “We just love it.

Of course, the Mardi Gras tree was the star of the show. But the Brass Band Showcase set the mood for the event. Bands that performed were: The Excelsior Band, which started the event at 6 p.m ...

where her New Orleans-themed and Mardi Gras ornaments are for sale. Among her many non-Carnival items are Galatoire’s, a Lucky Dog cart, the steamboat Natchez, Café du Monde, the Cabildo ...