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

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

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

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

When Carnival season begins, so does the rush to enjoy king cakes as the un-written prohibition against eating them is lifted.

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

The Louisiana State Museum is set to open a new exhibition exploring the Illinois Clubs’ role in shaping Black Carnival ...

The party has begun with the "Heralds of Carnival," the Krewe of Phunny Phorty Phellows, taking their traditional ride on ...

President Trump claimed crime in New Orleans was "almost nothing" after the National Guard's arrival, despite reports of 10 ...

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