Mardi Gras season is here and the Krewe of Rio has signaled the beginning with a royal king cake cutting and toasting event.

The Krewe of Rio opens the 2026 Mardi Gras season in Lafayette with a traditional king cake cutting and its 21st Annual Ball at the Cajundome.

It's that time of year again in Acadiana when we celebrate Mardi Gras with festive parades; Mardi Gras Parade; Lafayette; ...

Mardi Gras season officially ramped up in Acadiana on Friday as the Krewe of Carnivale en Rio marked the start of festivities ...

Carnival season is just around the corner, and we have a list of parades, chicken runs, and events happening around Acadiana.

As a New Orleans local, I’m familiar with (and occasionally guilty of ignoring) the number one rule of Mardi Gras: It’s a marathon, not a sprint. Carnival season in 2026 begins on 6 January and runs ...