4. Christian carnival celebrations typically kick off on the Epiphany or the Twelfth Night. 5. Epiphany typically is marked on Jan. 6 every year. 6. The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple ...

There's a good reason why Carnival named one of its newest ships Mardi Gras. The ship – which launched in July 2021 – is not only named after the first Carnival ship that entered service in ...

Carnival Cruise Line is changing the itineraries of four cruises set to take place onboard the Carnival Venezia and the Mardi Gras in 2025. According to a statement sent to booked guests, all of the ...

Is there room for a new Mardi Gras parade that rolls a day before the start of the traditional Carnival season? The leaders ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A new carnival krewe is making its debut for the 2026 Mardi Gras season. The Mystic Kings Krewe will roll on Jan. 5 to usher in Twelfth Night, the official start of carnival ...

"Although Brazilian Carnival and Mardi Gras share roots in the liturgical calendar and are celebrated with music, dance, and vibrant colors, they have distinct characteristics. Carnival in Rio is ...

New exhibit at the Presbytère honors women who shaped Mardi Gras, including Krewe of Iris founder Aminthe Laudumiey Nungesser ...

A total of 1469 guests have reviewed Carnival Mardi Gras, giving it a rating of 4.4 on a scale of 1-5. We stayed in room 9307. The room itself was amazing except every night you could hear the ...