At last, our long abstinence from king cake has ended and Carnival parades will once again take to the streets. The 2026 New ...

The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

Carnival in Louisiana and around the world is rooted in Christian and Roman Catholic traditions. It’s marked by feasting, ...

Because of that formula, Easter can fall anywhere between Mar. 23 and Apr. 25. When Easter lands early, Mardi Gras moves up ...

Mardi Gras season officially begins on Jan. 6, or Twelfth Night, and lasts until it culminates on Fat Tuesday. Here are the dates to know this year.

Carnival has begun, marking the start of the Easter season. Here’s when Easter, Lent, Mardi Gras and related holidays fall in ...

Director of Bands Jordan Harper, promises parade-goers can expect new music, high energy, and a band ready to battle. “We’re ...

New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching ...

Black-Eyed Pea Gumbo is a rich, comforting dish that bridges New Year’s traditions and the start of Carnival season.

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Orders for the Gulf Coast train-themed collection close on Fat Tuesday with items arriving this spring after Carnival season ...

The City of Saraland marked the start of Carnival season Thursday night, with their third annual Mardi Gras Tree Lighting at ...