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

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

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, ...

The Amelia EarHawts dance troupe is in Spain to appear in the Lebrija Cabalgata de Reyes (Three Kings) parade near Seville.

An early Mardi Gras season means that we get to kick off the new year with the best celebrations Louisiana has to offer. Plan ...

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.

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

The words Mardi Gras might conjure up an image of a bacchanalian party on Bourbon Street in New Orleans. But that perception is misbegotten. “Bourbon Street isn’t Mardi Gras,” said Laura ...

MANITOU SPRINGS — Get ready for a beloved Manitou Springs tradition this weekend - the Manitou Carnivale Parade! The parade celebrates Mardi Gras weekend in its full color with the Mumbo Gumbo Jumbo ...