You don't have to be in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras; Fort Worth is the place to be. Fat Tuesday falls on Feb. 21, 2012, but some places will celebrate the weekend before. If you're really lucky, you'll get three good

Endymion officials say they are prepared to wait until the very last minute before rescheduling their ride.

By Rocco DiSpirito Mardi Gras is the sort of celebration that can make every city in America want to be New Orleans. Between the parties and parades and all those rich foods, what's not to love? Well, perhaps the after effects of all those rich foods.

By Steve Palisin – spalisin@thesunnews.com Brandy Henderson and Casey Vaught throw out candy and beads from the Dick's Last Resort float to attendees of the 18th Annual Mardi Gras parade at Barefoot Landing in North Myrtle Beach.

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