Here’s the Mardi Gras schedule for Lafourche and Terrebonne 2026 parades. Krewe of Hercules, Houma, 6 p.m. Krewe of Aquarius, Houma, 6 p.m. Krewe of Shaka, Thibodaux, 12:30 p.m. Krewe of Hyacinthians, Houma, 12:30 p.m. Krewe of Titans, Houma, following Hyacinthians Krewe of Ambrosia, Thibodaux, 2 p.m.

As forecasts call for a potentially catastrophic ice storm across part of the country, people in New Orleans are preparing for a rainy Mardi Gras parade that honors Chewbacca, the wookie character in "Star Wars" and Bacchus,

From beads and balls to boudin and gumbo to glittery parade floats and sounds of Zydeco, Texas offers a hearty serving of Mardi Gras fun this year. Mardi Gras Galveston is the queen of the Mardi Gras celebrations in Texas.

A simple glossary to help newcomers understand the sights, sounds and traditions of Carnival season in New Orleans.