Crowds gathered in downtown Deadwood prior to the Mardi Gras parade Feb. 7. Even with rain in the forecast, spirits were high. Thousands of people celebrated with friends and family, making the 2015 Deadwood...

One doesn't have to reside in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras. The celebration occurs annually and was held on Feb. 28 through March 1 in Deadwood, S.D. Parades, costume contests, a Cajun cook-off,...