king cake, Mardi Gras and New Orleans

As the snow and ice melt away, New Orleans bakeries focus on one thing: king cakes
King cake shelves were cleared ahead of the historic snowstorm, and now residents are ready for Mardi Gras normalcy. But be patient! Here's what to know.
Craving king cake in the Jackson area? Here's where to find the Mardi Gras staple
King Cake season begins every year on Jan. 6, which is called Epiphany or Three Kings Day. In Christian tradition, that day marks the day the three wise men found baby Jesus in th
New Orleans’ King Cake Drive-Thru comes back to Houston this year for sold-out Mardi Gras desserts
King Cake Drive-Thru founders Mike Graves and Tiffany Langlinais bring New Orleans' best king cakes to Houston for a two-day sale for Mardi Gras in 2025.
Dig into many king cakes at these parties, events around New Orleans for Mardi Gras 2025
Bywater Bakery's big neighborhood party returns, King Cake Fe(a)st continues with many the slice and a vegan king cake bake off comes to Gretna.
After being snowbound in New Orleans, 70 king cakes on their way to Washington Mardi Gras
The fresh king cakes were supposed to arrive in D.C. earlier this week, but Haydel had to cancel orders as their bakery was snowed in and the airport was closed for several days.
Creative Louisiana woman makes king cake out of snow
An Arabi woman decided to get very creative during this week's snowstorm. She created a king cake made out of snow!
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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Ocean Springs Visitors Center set to kick off Mardi Gras with its Annual King Cake Contest
The Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce-Main Street Tourism Bureau is working with the community to showcases what its local ...
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This king cake went viral on ESPN last year. Here's where to find it for 2025 Mardi Gras.
The king cakes are made with a three-strand braided dough that is filled with a cinnamon sugar and honey glaze that's whipped ...
Save a life, take home a king cake
King cakes will be available in-center only at all LifeShare donor centers. The Lake Charles donor center is located at 214 Dr. Michael DeBakey Dr. in Lake Charles. Appointments are encouraged, but ...
Geaux 4 Kids hosts King Cake and Cocktail event to raise money to help children in crisis
Geaux 4 Kids hosted its King Cake and Cocktails event Jan. 16 in partnership with Live! Casino & Hotel at the Krewe of Gemini ...
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King cake sorting: Navigating the diverse world of king cakes across Acadiana
Some Acadiana residents are passionate fans of the classic king cake styles available at places like Poupart Bakery, Twin's Burgers & Sweets and Gambino's Lafayette location. These cakes ...
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Tasty Tuesday: Lilah's King Cakes
SHREVEPORT, La. - Join Rick Rowe for this week's Tasty Tuesday as he tries out some of the best king cakes in the ArkLaTex!