Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to let loose before Lent.

King cake by the slice, in dozens of varieties, and many crafty riffs on the king cake motif is the hook for King Cake Fe(a)st, a series of events that returns this Carnival season at a pair of ...

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.