The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday.

This year, the most significant changes to the parading season are over the lineups and routes of several popular events.

There has been a long tradition of Mobile chiding the larger, better known Carnival in New Orleans. In 2018, Mobile Mayor ...

Is visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras worth it? Yes. Here's what to know, from when Mardi Gras is, where to celebrate, and other travel tips from a local.

New Orleans' most iconic celebration runs from January 6 through February 17, 2026, offering weeks of parades, costumes, music and traditions that stretch back centuries. Carnival season begins on ...

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