Twelfth Night has passed, king cake sales and consumption are skyrocketing, and thoughts have turned to upcoming Mardi Gras ...

AND LET’S SWITCH GEARS TO CARNIVAL CENTRAL ... of Greater New Orleans is collecting more than 160 tons of Mardi Gras throws and beads to recycle.Executive Director Heather Matthews says the ...

Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. March 4, 2025 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season celebrations ...

Here's what you need to know about Mardi Gras in Mississippi, where to find family fun events around the state during Carnival, when to get king cake.

The Mardi Gras season known as "Carnival" commences Monday ... eating king cakes and crafting beads with the green, purple and gold color scheme. The most notable festivities are held in New ...

The Garden District Book Shop in New Orleans will feature Carnival books for little readers and listeners during story times ...

Remember what "Flambeaux" is? Or what someone means when they say "Boeuf Gras"? How would you explain what a doubloon is?

Its a beloved Carnival season tradition in New ... But the huge amount of non-biodegradable plastic beads that wind up amid all the other Mardi Gras trash worries environmentalists.

Asheville Mardi Gras' queen and king share what's new for the 2025 parade and Queen's Ball. Plus, where to find king cakes.

Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, is a deeply interesting celebration ... and parades where they dress up in costumes, hand out beads and enjoy a nice king cake or two. Mardi Gras simply means ...