Is there room for a new Mardi Gras parade that rolls a day before the start of the traditional Carnival season? The leaders of the Mystic Kings Krewe, that celebrates the arrival of the three Magi in ...

Mardi Gras is an entire season, also called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and ... Today, modern New Orleans-style king cakes are shaped like rings and covered in purple ...

The season begins on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas, and continues until Mardi Gras, which is the final day of feasting, drinking and revelry before Ash Wednesday and the fasting associated ...

NEW ORLEANS — Amtrak has officially named its Gulf Coast service—the Amtrak Mardi Gras—and confirmed it will launch this summer. The route will connect New Orleans and Mobile, Alabama ...