Mardi Gras season is here and the Krewe of Rio has signaled the beginning with a royal king cake cutting and toasting event.

The Krewe of Rio opens the 2026 Mardi Gras season in Lafayette with a traditional king cake cutting and its 21st Annual Ball ...

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.

The Krewe of Rio is kicking off the Mardi Gras season with the cutting of the King Cake and the royalty toast, ahead of their ...

Mardi Gras season officially ramped up in Acadiana on Friday as the Krewe of Carnivale en Rio marked the start of festivities ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — WKRG News 5 is your guide for all things Mardi Gras on the Gulf Coast. Here we’re keeping track of Mardi Gras 2026 parade schedules in Mobile. Fat Tuesday is Feb. 17, 2026, but ...

We may all be recovering from the holidays and New Year’s, but Mardi Gras is just around the corner. And unfortunately, the season of king cakes and rare parade throws will be shorter this year ...

Blazing down the streets of New Orleans, lighting up the faces of parade-goers with bright orange flames, the flambeaux are one of Carnival’s oldest traditions. The large metal trays lit with fire are ...

Christmas and New Year’s have come and gone and now it’s time for arguably the most important holiday season in New Orleans — Carnival. Compared to 2025’s 58-day season, this year’s 43-day version may ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – Beads will soon be flying high in the Shreveport-Bossier area as Mardi Gras season kicks off in January 2026. Mardi Gras will arrive weeks ahead of schedule, with the ...