Some might even say the combination is gauche. But if you live in New Orleans, the purple, green and gold tri-color is a pledge of allegiance to something sacred: Mardi Gras. In 1892, the Rex ...

Real Carnival treasures don't necessarily come from floats. Bring the magic of purple, green and gold into your home with these seasonal accessories from some local stores. Although its ...

Visit New Orleans for Mardi Gras and if you’re lucky, you’ll get tossed a strand of purple, green, or gold beads or maybe even one strand with all three and get to enjoy a slice of king cake ...

The colors of Mardi Gras first surfaced in New Orleans, but it's not clear why purple, green and gold were chosen. Those colors appeared in 1872 as part of a spectacle honoring the New Orleans ...

The colors of Mardi Gras first surfaced in New Orleans, but it's not clear why purple, green and gold were chosen. Those colors appeared in 1872 as part of a spectacle honoring the New Orleans ...