And while Austin might be a bit short on Bourbon Street shenanigans, we've got one crucial element of the celebration down pat: king cake. This oval delight, adorned in the traditional Mardi Gras ...

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When Tatum Lady Reiss reigns as Rex’s consort on Tuesday, she will wear a glittering crown ... Lundi Gras riverfront ceremony in which Rex formally meets King Zulu the night before Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday,” has long been celebrated as a day of revelry before the season of Lent begins. The festivities, known for their elaborate parades, masquerades and indulgent feasts ...

and purple colors of Mardi Gras, king cake is so called to represent Three Kings Day. A plastic baby is also traditionally hidden inside the cake for someone to find. King cakes are available at ...

When Mardi Gras rolls around each year, it’s also time for a king cake. It’s a tradition like eating pimento cheese sandwiches during Masters Week in Augusta. The name king cake comes from the ...

If you’re hosting a Mardi Gras celebration, chances are you’re on the hunt for a king cake to serve as part of the festivities. Circular in shape (like a king’s crown), the king cake is a ...