The packed season of parades, celebrations and king cakes will last just six weeks. Here’s what to know in 2026.

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

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

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

Below is the official 2026 parade schedule so you don’t miss a single throw — and remember, all times are subject to change!

Mardi Gras 2026 kicked off in Pensacola over the weekend, but all of the biggest celebrations are still ahead.

The 21st annual Feliciana Family & Friends Mardi Gras parade is at noon Jan. 31 in Clinton. The theme is Boots on the Grounds. Themed T-shirts may be ordered. Visit ...

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

St. Louis Mardi Gras season officially kicks off Tuesday with Twelfth Night, leading up to the grand parade weekend in ...

As with a wine tasting, have the good stuff now while the palate is fresh and the excitement is most keen for king cake, Ian ...

LAFAYETTE PARISH — The Mardi Gras flag was raised early Monday at Lafayette City Hall, officially marking the beginning of ...

You ready sha? Houma's Weenie Spaghetti Festival returns this weekend, cookin' up gallons worth of Louisiana's favorite ...