Mardi Gras: Fast facts about Fat Tuesday

Enlarge. Mardi Gras Revelers Steal Y-O-L-O from Loyola Sign. Loyola University New Orleans's vandalized sign. Courtesy Casey Ferrand. Mardi Gras revelers in New Orleans started off the indulgent celebration with an odd act of vandalism – because YOLO.

Tuesday was Mardi Gras, the No. 1 day for drinking in New Orleans. In Rob Ryan's first year as the Saints' defensive coordinator, we found out that he quite enjoys drinking in New Orleans. Therefore, this was the Mardi Gras 

The city of Chicago is turning 177-years-old and is having a Mardi Gras themed birthday party. Everyone is invited to attend the party today at Daley Plaza. From 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. there will be music and food trucks, so you 

Ian Somerhalder & Norman Reedus Throw Mardi Gras Beads in New Orleans! Ian Somerhalder and Norman Reedus both toss out beads to the crowd while leading the parade on the Krewe of Endymion during Mardi Gras 

Tuesday was Mardi Gras, the No. 1 day for drinking in New Orleans. In Rob Ryan's first year as the Saints' defensive coordinator, we found out that he quite enjoys drinking in New Orleans. Therefore, this was the Mardi Gras