There are 6 article(s) tagged Mardi Gras:

• February 2026

  • Costume sketches and letters to Paris: What created Memphis Mardi Gras and what remains?

    Yellow Fever nearly erased the Memphis-version of Mardi Gras from the city’s history. But fragments of the celebration’s artwork and impact still remain and tell its “beautiful and elaborate” story. 

    By Bill Dries February 17, 2026

  • Mardi Gras parade photos

    For the third year in a row, the owners of Fat Tuesday Memphis and Esco Memphis restaurants brought back their Mardi Gras in Memphis celebration.

    By The Daily Memphian Staff February 12, 2026

• March 2025

  • What to Order: Who Dat Catfish at Ragin’ Cajun

    Ragin Cajun’s Who Dat Catfish combines fried fish and crawfish etouffee to make a dish worthy of Mardi Gras. 

    By Jennifer Chandler March 03, 2025

• February 2024

  • The To-Do List: Mardi Gras, Valentine’s and a T. rex named Sue

    This week, a Black History Month exhibition opens at Arrow, the Brooks Museum celebrates Lunar New Year and Elvis tribute artists invade Graceland.

    By Bianca Phillips, Holly Whitfield, Kelsey Bowen, Chris Herrington, Christopher Wright, Alys Drake February 08, 2024

• February 2023

  • Broccoli’s reign could be upon us; time for pancakes and king cakes

    Mardi Gras cometh and with it, king cakes, pancakes and all manner of delicious food. And can broccoli win a cage match with Brussels sprouts?

    By Jennifer Biggs February 10, 2023

• March 2020

  • Health Dept.: Local cases traveled to New Orleans together

    The two cases of coronavirus in Shelby County were contracted after Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans.

    By Abigail Warren March 14, 2020