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 ...

Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Jan. 2, 2026 PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — As Carnival Season nears, the City of Pensacola is getting prepared with a kick-off event on Saturday night. The ...

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 ...

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - A former Mardi Gras queen designate who pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated identity theft has been sentenced, according to federal court records. Court documents show ...

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 ...

Over 20 parades, parties, and special events starting in early-January across the region BILOXI, Miss., Dec. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Mardi Gras season in Coastal Mississippi is ready to step ...

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 ...