Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the ...

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

The annual celebration of Mardi Gras is a Carnival season that begins on Jan. 6 and culminates on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, festive attire and the consumption of king cake.

Explore Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans with a guide to parades, food, and daiquiri spots as festivities run through March 4.

It's almost time to break out your King Cake and Mardi Gras beads — Fat Tuesday is just around the corner. Though many don't traditionally associate Carnival Season with Easter, the monthslong ...