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

IBERIA PARISH (NEW IBERIA) — As the holiday season comes to a close, Mardi Gras festivities are gearing up across Acadiana, with New Iberia set to host its 9th Annual Bayou Mardi Gras Parade in just ...

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 ...

Krewe of Shenandoah Ball Oak Lodge at 2834 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd. in EBR 7 p.m. Krewe of Chemin Neuf Parade Starts on New Roads St. in New Roads 6 p.m. Mardi Gras in the County Parade 12305 St.

SHREVEPORT/BOSSIER CITY, La. — The 2026 Mardi Gras season in Northwest Louisiana officially kicked off Saturday with a day of faith, tradition and celebration. The day began with the annual Mardi Gras ...

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 ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - Fat Tuesday is Feb. 17, 2026, but the parade season kicks off in Shreveport-Bossier in mid-January. The season begins with the week-long MLK DreamFest, which runs from Jan. 15 ...

From extravagant floats to collectable throws, Mardi Gras is a big deal in Southern Mississippi — and it’s just around the corner. This year’s Carnival season is 15 days shorter than last year’s, ...

TERREBONNE PARISH, La. (WGNO) — With the holidays wrapping up next week, Louisianans are embarking on another festive season – Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras parades and activities are being scheduled so ...

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 ...

Carnival lovers will have fewer weeks to catch beads and indulge in sweet king cakes this upcoming season. With 12th Night on Jan. 6 marking the start of Carnival, the 2025 season lasted 58 days. The ...

Pensacola Mardi Gras has announced its 2026 Mambo artist. Waka Flocka Flame will headline the concert at 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Pensacola Bay Center. Other acts include the DeLuna Brass Band, the New ...