Here’s a look at this year’s court, the history of the festivities and who attends one of the most lavish Carnival balls of ...

MAMOU, La. (NEWS 15) — One year after a deadly Mardi Gras shooting in Mamou, organizers have canceled a popular trail ride and chicken run for 2026, citing a need to reset and prioritize public safety ...

The Krewe of Rio royalty held an official king cake cutting and royal toast to mark the official beginning of Mardi Gras season. The tasty event was held on Friday, Jan. 9, at the Cajundome Convention ...

NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans is ready for Mardi Gras 2026, with weeks of parades set to roll through the city as Carnival season builds toward Fat Tuesday. From early January walking krewes to the city’s ...

Beads fly, brass bands blare and the streets come alive with a swirl of color, music and somewhere nearby, a slice of king cake is waiting to be devoured. Mardi Gras season, also known as Carnival, ...

Mardi Gras is just around the corner! Get ready for parades, King Cakes and tons of beads. The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until ...

BALDWIN COUNTY, 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 Baldwin County. Fat Tuesday is Feb ...

How can it already be time for Mardi Gras in the Shreveport-Bossier area? It seems like we just reveled in the streets. But it will soon be time to welcome visitors from all over the region for these ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - French Quarter business owners say their business has fallen dramatically, in part due to construction projects on some of the historic district’s main streets. They now worry ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Laissez les bons temps rouler! It’s Mardi Gras season, and Southwest Louisiana is ready to celebrate! Find all our Mardi Gras coverage here. To add an event to our list, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — To commence carnival season, the King of Carnival proclaimed Mardi Gras 2026 and announced this year’s theme, “Rebirth and Renewal,” at the annual King’s Day celebration.

The first day of Carnival and Epiphany is today, Jan. 6, 2026. Though Carnival is not widely observed in Northern Nevada beyond Fat Tuesday celebrations in February, its start also marks the beginning ...