The origins of King Cake: How the colorful, sweet treat became a Mardi Gras staple
The name “King Cake” is a reference to the Biblical story of the three kings or wisemen who brought gifts when Jesus was born ...
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Mardi Gras Fast Facts
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 ...
King cake season is here, local coffee shop doing a brisk business for Mardi Gras
When you think Mardi Gras season king cakes go hand in hand.  One local shop where sees them flying off the shelves. Madison ...
Football fans think the Super Bowl logo predicted the teams playing again — here’s why
Conspiracists suggested that the league changed their mind about who they wanted in the Super Bowl after Chiefs tight end ...
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'Artemis Joins the Comics' at krewe's 24th annual soiree Jan. 18 at the River Center
Krewe of Artemis Captain Joanne Walker Harvey’s whistle exchange called the festivities to order, and the colors of the United States of America were presented by Helix Mentorship STEAM Academy ...
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Gov. Jeff Landry: At Washington Mardi Gras, royalty rightly celebrated public servants
We all know Mardi Gras as a time for vibrant parades and exuberant parties. A time of joy, revelry, and pageantry. Having the ...
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Krewe of Olympia Mardi Gras revelry marks anniversary
For 60 years, this Carnival krewe has celebrated Mardi Gras in Mandeville with a gala bal masque. Take a look at the ...
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Local Branch store adds unique twist to Mardi Gras costumes
Karen Thibodeaux, the owner of Vacajun is known for making costumes for the Mardi Gras season. It was orginally just a sewing business at her home, but it progressed to Mardi Gras ball gowns and ...