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Here's what you need to know about Mardi Gras in Mississippi, where to find family fun events around the state during Carnival, when to get king cake.

Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces as they danced and celebrated together was truly rewarding,” said Jane Hudson, the ...

Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. March 4, 2025 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season celebrations ...

It's time to let the good times roll at a Mardi Gras celebration near you! Plan your parade strategy early, grab a king cake to celebrate the season and get ready to catch all the bead throws you can.

When the Mardi Gras season is in full swing ... it’s all about the art of the beads. “It's just great to be around so many people who enjoy the bead,” Williams said.

Mardi Gras in Jefferson This East Texas town hosts several Mardi Gras events each year. From Friday, February 28 to Sunday, March 2, 2025, partygoers will find parades, balls and more.

are eaten throughout the Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras. Each treat is usually an over-the-top explosion of sugar, beads, funfetti and even the traditional hidden plastic baby.

In between, Krewes and mystic societies hold balls and parades where they dress up in costumes, hand out beads and enjoy a nice king cake or two. Mardi Gras simply means “Fat Tuesday.” ...

around two months ahead of the annual Mardi Gras Day. The French holiday maintains a presence in the U.S. with Americans holding parades, eating king cakes and crafting beads with the green ...

BOSSIER CITY, La. - It was an exciting night at the Krewe of Gemini den for the annual bead reception. Members collected exclusive beads from the king, queen and captain. Not only that ...