Tradition holds that king cake is not to be eaten before Carnival season begins on Jan. 6 or after Mardi Gras—Fat Tuesday—which falls this year on March 4. The Associated Press contributed to ...

Mardi Gras is more than a single parade—it’s a citywide celebration spanning two weeks. “There’s over 30 parades over that two week period preceding Mardi Gras day.

The Big Game. Super Bowl meets ... If it wasn’t already a super-sized celebration, expect to see Mardi Gras beads, parades, ... Mardi Gras season means almost daily king cake consumption for some.