So with Party City closing stores ... "Garlands and paper supplies," Matthews said while showing off a wall of Mardi Gras beads, hats and masks. Ways to save on decorations and supplies When ...

Niedringhaus Avenue and Civic Park were the location for Granite City's second Mardi Gras celebration on Saturday. Crowds of partygoers flocked the streets for the parade and block party.

Photos courtesy of Vue Orleans. If there is one truth about New Orleans, there always seems to be a party going on in the city. Mardi Gras, which is known as “Fat Tuesday,” falls this year on ...