Carnival season 2025 is approaching its climax in New Orleans and across the Gulf Coast, with big parades rolling down the ...

Jeff O’Keefe, who was King D’Iberville in 2000, is celebrating his 25th anniversary of ruling carnival on the Coast. As a token of his affection to the craft, he hung up a sign in the GCCA Float Den ...

During New Orleans’ festival season, people say, “Laissez les bons temps rouler” — or “Let the good times roll!” And sure enough, Mardi Gras, and the carnival season that leads up to it, is a big, ...

In 2025, Easter will be on April 20 this year. According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, it is a “movable feast” that can happen ...

What's a King cake? Morning Edition host Andrew Garcia and KERA producer Therese Powell dive into this staple of Mardi Gras ...

What a great way to end the workweek! The sky will remain clear the rest of your Friday and highs are forecast to reach the 70s!

The event features food tastings, discounts, and a masquerade ball for passport holders on March 2. More than a dozen businesses participating.

The oval or ring-shaped sweet yeast bread is typically decorated with vibrant purple, green, and gold sugar or icing.

The day is also known Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras.Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your ...

It's time to let the good times roll. Fat Tuesday (March 4) is almost here, and we have some of the best ways to celebrate ...

Efferson said there will be a 50% chance of rain and thunderstorms over the Baton Rouge area, with the weather system moving ...