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One of America's biggest cultural celebrations, Mardi Gras, will take place soon, just before the start of the Easter season.

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

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

What is a krewe? And why do we eat king cake? Knowing these essential Mardi Gras facts will make the celebration all the more ...

The oval or ring-shaped sweet yeast bread is typically decorated with vibrant purple, green, and gold sugar or icing.

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.

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Magpies Bakery, 846 N. Central St. in Knoxville. Magpies sells an 8-inch king cake in three flavors. The cinnamon sugar cake ...

Fat Tuesday, regarded as the last celebration before the start of Lent leading up to Easter ... eating king cake and sharing bead necklaces with gold, green and purple. Need a break? Play the USA ...

Fat Tuesday, regarded as the last celebration before the start of Lent leading up to Easter ... sharing bead necklaces with gold, green and purple. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword ...

A number of celebrities, politicians, and other big names are set to appear at Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on Sunday.