Howell Crosby, toasted the Rex Organization in front of Pascal's Manale Restaurant on Napoleon Avenue as a tradition of Fat Tuesday.

Thunderstorms and winds up to 60 mph are expected throughout Tuesday, but that didn't keep the city from celebrating.

Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday festivities are in full swing in New Orleans with the area still facing the threat of severe weather. CBS News reporter Kati Weis has more.

March 4 is Fat Tuesday and to help us celebrate Mardi Gras our friends from Torrance Bakery brought for us their traditional King Cake in multiple flavors, along with their King Cake donuts and King ...