The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

Mardi Gras is a celebration that spans several weeks ... the day before the Lenten season begins to catch the spirit of the King Gabriel Parade. For twin revelers Colton and Cameron Guilbeaux ...

Krewes of all kinds paraded down the streets in decked-out floats and revelers caught beads thrown by the krewes, drank, danced and ate traditional Mardi Gras foods like king cakes. On Saturday ...

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 ...

New Orleans is preparing to make Mardi Gras 2025 an unforgettable celebration. The festivities commence on January 6 and culminate on Fat Tuesday, March 4, during which the city will be alive with ...

Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday are celebrated on the same ... sugar or icing," according to dictionary.com. A traditional king cake is made of a rich brioche dough and has multiple filling options ...

34. The most popular Mardi Gras dessert is king cake. 35. King cake is circular or braided to resemble a crown. 36. King cake gets its name from the three kings who visited baby Jesus after the ...