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The start of the Mardi Gras season in New Orleans begins with Twelfth Night, a day that has its origins in Christian tradition and was celebrated heavily in the Middle Ages. Carnival's beginning, Twelfth Night, is a fixed date, but its ending, midnight on Mardi Gras, is movable. This year Mardi Gras is February 20, which means the season will last a little more than six weeks - that means a month and a half of being exposed to king cakes. Mardi Gras' date changes each year based on the spring equinox. Here's when to celebrate this year. Carnival marks a festive season that begins on Jan. 6 and is called "Twelfth Night," also When is Twelfth Night? January 6 is an important date on Louisiana's calendar, because it marks the official opening of “Carnival season,” the time when private Mardi Gras balls and street parades are staged. This date, called Twelfth Night, is the Feast of the Epiphany in the Catholic faith and marks the visit of the Magi to the Christ Child. When is Mardi Gras? Every year, Mardi Gras season begins on Twelfth Night, which is January 6. Twelfth Night represents the Christian holy day of the Epiphany. The season, which represents a time of celebration before Christian Lent, lasts until Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras Day, is March 4 Twelfth Night marks the beginning of Carnival season, Mardi Gras, in New Orleans. Here are the best things to do from parades to king cake. The 17th Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc parades on Twelfth Night in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. Founded in 2008, Krewe de Jeanne d'Arc is an annual walking parade honoring the city's unofficial 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 with Lent, the Christian season of preparation for Easter. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, the season is known as Carnival and begins on 12th Night, January 6th, and extends until midnight before Ash Wednesday. Club, or Krewe, balls start soon after, though most are extremely private, with their Kings and Queens coming from wealthy old families and their courts consisting of the season's debutantes. Early Mardi Gras Balls . Mardi Gras balls have been around since Louisiana was a French colony. Just as we do today, Creole society kicked off the season on Twelfth Night with the King’s Ball (the Bal de Roi). The highlight of the evening was the cutting of the King Cake (the Gateau des Rois). Each year, the 12th night after Christmas marks the beginning of the Mardi Gras season. The night kicks off with our Board of Directors converging in a cozy corner of Soulard to decide whether to order the commencement of Mardi Gras, while local leaders, politicians and krewes petition with their best performances and bribes of liquid refreshment. Each year, deep in the heart of winter, the Mardi Gras season lights a spark as it begins in January with the Twelfth Night Dance Party and Celebration. On this enchanted night, the King and Queen of Asheville’s new Mardi Gras season will be crowned. All Asheville Mardi Gras supporting members are welcome to take a slice of King Cake. Kick off your Mardi Gras Season with 12th Night. Program starts at 8pm sharp. Registration is closed. See other events. Time & Location. Jan 04, 2025, 6:00 PM – 11: Our Twelfth Night name was inspired by the Twelfth Night Revelers, a New Orleans krewe credited with launching the Mardi Gras women’s liberation movement there. According to history, in 1871 the Twelfth Night Revelers allowed the names of its female guests to be printed in the newspaper. Twelfth Night Reveling happened behind the closed doors of the French Opera House. TNR first paraded through the streets of New Orleans in 1870, ending their evening with a tableau bal masque. At their ball, TNR brought out a large king cake with a gold bean inside that was sliced up and served to the ladies in attendance. 12th Night Celebration is the event that opens the season. It is for those who want to learn more about what Mardi Gras is all about and maybe join a krewe and for those who have no interest in Click on the Mardi Gras krewes below for further information about the krewe and to see their usual route for each parade. Please note: Events and activities are subject to change without notice. Stay tuned to the site for further info. Now that Christmas is over, most folks in Louisiana are going to start focusing on their other favorite holiday, Mardi Gras. The Mardi Gras season will be here before you know it and it all gets underway in early January with the 12th night celebration. Mardi Gras is late this year with Mardi Gras Day taking place on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 2025 Pensacola’s Mardi 12th Night Celebration. As we gear up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, it’s hard to believe that it’s already been 14 incredible years since the inception of the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration. 2025 Pensacola’s Mardi 12th Night Celebration As we gear up for the 2025 Mardi Gras season, it’s hard to believe that it’s already been 14 incredible years since the inception of the Pensacola Mardi Gras Kick-Off Celebration.
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