Gallery
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
This year, make a resolution to begin Carnival right, starting with King’s Day—the very first day of Carnival—with its own very special traditions. What Is King’s Day? Just as Christmas always falls on December 25th in Western Christian traditions, King’s Day is always January 6th and marks both the end of the 12 days of Christmas and Carnival officially begins each year on January 6, the Christian Feast of Epiphany, also called Twelfth Night or Three Kings Day. So, while Mardi Gras and Carnival both celebrate the same thing Mardi Gras is the last and "biggest day of celebration," according to Mardi Gras New Orleans. When is Mardi Gras? In 2025, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 4. In two words—sensory overload. But more specifically, it's a frosted seasonal treat that Mardi Gras partygoers eat between January 6 (otherwise known as Epiphany, Three King's Day, or Twelfth Night, and Fat Tuesday), which is the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Typically, king cake is made of a rich brioche dough and a Today, even though it’s raining in New Orleans, we are happy to celebrate the beginning of our Mardi Gras Carnival season by parading and eating king cake. Mardi Gras season always begins on January 6th of each year and ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Lent. Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme. King Cakes; Bead Art; Mardi Gras Packages; PHOTOS & VIDEOS. Mande Kings Day 3:00pm view map ; The Carnival season always begins on Jan. 6, which is King’s Day (Feast of the Epiphany). Mardi Gras day (Fat Tuesday), however, is on a different day each year. Fat Tuesday changes every year because Easter Sunday is never on the same Sunday each year. Fat Tuesday is always the day before Ash Wednesday. 3. There's A Reason The Cherished Mardi Gras Confection Is Called "King Cake." King Cake didn't get its name fortuitously. The name "King Cake" was inspired by the Bible story about Three Wise Men, who traveled with gifts for Baby Jesus on the Twelfth Night. Traditionally, the cake is first served on King's Day, January 6th, and continues being served up until the eve of Mardi Gras "to King Cake Only eaten during Mardi Gras, King cakes are a cross between a French pastry and a coffee cake, topped with icing and sugar in the Mardi Gras colors. They can be served on Three King’s Day (January 6) through the end of Mardi Gras. A small baby (representing Jesus) is hidden in the cake. Taking a colorful Mardi Gras selfie with beads, colors, and a fun mask. I’ve got my party face on and I’m ready to be the king of this carnival! May every Tuesday be a Fat Tuesday. King cakes not optional. Living up to the name Fat Tuesday and eating so much food I could burst! Mardi Gras Captions. Came for the king cake, stayed for the Mardi Gras, derived from the French phrase “Fat Tuesday,” marks the last day of feasting before the solemn period of Lent. Celebrated primarily in New Orleans, Louisiana, and other parts of the world with strong French and Cajun influences, it’s a time for indulgence, community, and the embrace of life’s pleasures. The first Mardi Gras celebration in America was celebrated in 1703 in the settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile. Mardi Gras was celebrated soon after the city of New Orleans was founded in 1718 Happy Kings day, y’all! It’s officially Mardi Gras season!!!! Make sure to grab beaucoup King Cakes throughout the season! Y’all know how I do! 😂😂😂 Also, it’s my sons birthday! Y’all might see a glimpse of them in the video! Happy Mardi Gras!!!! Mardi-Gras for Adults Mardi Gras Party at the Village Cafe. The party will feature Mardi Gras-inspired drinks and Classic “N’awlins” dishes plus more NOLA fun. Mardi Gras Party at The Village Cafe. Mardi Gras Party. Enjoy a fun adult night out with live music! March 29th starting at 6:00 pm Mardi Gras Party hosted by About Tyme Entertainment A variety of celebrations mark the opening day of the carnival season including, Joan of Arc, Phunny Phorty Phellows and King’s Day at Gallier Hall. Photos: Happy Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras (UK: / ˌ m ɑːr d i ˈ ɡ r ɑː /, US: / ˈ m ɑːr d i ɡ r ɑː /; [1] [2] also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the final day of Carnival (also known as Shrovetide or Fastelavn); it thus falls on the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. [3] So Mardi Gras can be as early as February 3 or as late as March 9, making the Carnival season as short as 28 days or as long as 63 days. Mardi Gras Kick-Off: Parades & Events. Several events and parades are typically scheduled on January 6 in New Orleans, starting with a morning press conference and king cake party with the mayor. While traditionally a one-day event, Mardi Gras traditions and celebrations often stretch for weeks leading up to Easter. And the party isn’t just in New Orleans — Mardi Gras is celebrated Happy Kings’ Day! Today marks the start of the Carnival season and we’re proud to announce the 2025 Rex theme, “La Belle Époque.” #rex2025 #neworleans #mardigras #kingcake Happy Mardi Gras “Happy Mardi Gras, little one! 🎉” Fun and Candy “May your day be full of fun and candy! 🎭” Magical Mardi Gras “Wishing you a magical Mardi Gras! 🌈” Favorite Kiddo “Happy Mardi Gras to my favorite kiddo! 🍬” Parades and Treats “Enjoy the parades and treats! 🎆”
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |
| |