Twelfth Night signals the start of Carnival traditions, early parades, and king cake season New Orleans is the most ...

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.

This year, Mardi Gras, sometimes called "Fat Tuesday," will be on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday that ...

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

The Joan of Arc parade makes its way through the French Quarter in 2025. Video: Chelsea Brasted/Axios Four krewes are set to ...

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

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

As a New Orleans local, I’m familiar with (and occasionally guilty of ignoring) the number one rule of Mardi Gras: It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Carnival season in 2026 begins on 6 January and runs ...

It’s Mardi Gras season and Amtrak’s Mardi Gras train service provides a new way to connect passengers to parades. The twice ...

LCMC Health will serve the Greater New Orleans community during this upcoming Mardi Gras season to ensure public safety on ...

Over the years, Mardi Gras has spread from Mobile to surrounding communities, even to New Orleans. Now, another Gulf Coast ...