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

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

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The second line also marked the last official procession Mayor LaToya Cantrell will lead. After eight years in office, ...

Jan. 6 is King's Day, or Epiphany, marking the beginning of celebrations and parades in New Orleans leading up to Mardi Gras ...

Whether you’re a seasoned paradegoer or planning your first Carnival, here’s what you need to know before the beads start ...

To commence carnival season, the King of Carnival proclaimed Mardi Gras 2026 and announced this year's theme, "Rebirth and Renewal" at the annual King's Day celebration.

In true New Orleans fashion, Mayor LaToya Cantrell second-lined through Mardi Gras World for the annual King's Day event to ...

New Orleans and Baton Rouge prepare for Mardi Gras with scheduled parades and parties, observing updated regulations on ...

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

New Orleans Carnival Krewes prepare for Twelfth Night; marking official start to Carnival Season Tuesday, Jan. 6, officially ...

New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season Tuesday with parades marking the start of weeks of celebrations leading up to ...