Canal Street commuters’ heads swiveled on Mardi Gras morning at the sight of a magnificent Mardi Gras Indian suit standing on the spot once occupied by a bronze statue dedicated to Jefferson Davis, ...

It’s not easy to stand out during a Mardi Gras Indian march. The procession of suits is like a feathery fireworks show, one loud explosion of color and sound after another. But, as anybody along the ...

Around this time of year, as Mardi Gras fades into memory and revelers begin to gear up for next year, Howard Miller starts looking for places to exhibit the handmade Mardi Gras Indian suit he wore ...

Keaton developed the argument that the suits are art and as such, subject to protection, and one of the central points of contention was whether or not the suits and crowns are functional since ...

Alella Binalla grew up seeing Mardis Gras Indians parade through New Orleans’ streets during Carnival and other big festivals, but she never knew where they came from or how to participate. “Nobody in ...