king cake, Mardi Gras

Dong Phuong king cakes sell out fast in Biloxi. Here’s why folks love the Mardi Gras treat
King cake lovers darted through a chilly rain Friday morning into Lee’s International Market in Biloxi, where they joined a line of customers anxious to get their hands on the coveted Mardi Gras treat from Dong Phuong Bakery in New Orleans.
Why do some Mardi Gras king cakes have beans instead of babies? Here's the history.
Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny sells their king cake with a golden bean instead of a baby. The bakery, which opened in 2022, won The Times-Picayune's 2024 king cake bracket.
15 New Orleans bakeries shipping king cakes for Mardi Gras
King cake season has finally arrived and it's a long one this year. Why it matters: The seasonal pastry is only available between Jan. 6 and Mardi Gras day, which is March 4 this year. Get it while you can.
SWLA bakery prepares for king cake demands ahead of Mardi Gras
We are 55 days away from Fat Tuesday. Although that may seem a bit far out, the preparations are beginning in Southwest Louisiana.
These are Ian McNulty's top king cakes from Mardi Gras 2024. Here's where to get them
The dawn of a new Carnival season in New Orleans signals both a fresh start and a return to traditions, and that plays out in the perennial king cake obsession
Hubig's Pies has new king cakes for Mardi Gras 2025. Here's how to get them.
Hubig's Pies are a beloved treat in New Orleans, and now their maker has created a king cake based on some of its flavors for the past in time for Carnival 2025. Here's how to get them, including national shipping.
Local king cake hot spot re-opens days before the start of Mardi Gras season
With mere days until the start of Mardi Gras season, a local bakery hosted a ribbon cutting and grand re-opening on Thursday, Jan. 2. Lilah's Bakery, located at 1718 Centenary Blvd., known for its iconic King Cakes,
Mardi Gras favorite Dong Phuong king cakes arriving in South MS. Here’s where to find them
Waveland Pharmacy, at 112 Auderer Blvd., is one of only two authorized resellers of Dong Phuong’s king cakes this year on the Mississippi Coast, the bakery’s website shows. The other is Lee’s International Grocery at 917 Division St. in Biloxi.
Here are 6 places to find Dong Phuong king cakes in and around Baton Rouge
The famed king cakes are available at authorized resellers in and around the city. Are you a big enough fan to wait in line for one?
King cake in Pensacola: Where to find king cake in 2025 Mardi Gras season
Let the festival season begin! Here's where you can expect to find king cake in the Pensacola area this year for Mardi Gras 2025.
What is king cake and why is it eaten for Epiphany and Mardi Gras?
For those who celebrate the Epiphany — the celebration of the Twelfth Night after Christmas — on Jan. 6, you may look forward to putting your shoes outside your door for gifts, watching annual parades,
King Cake Bites are back at Little Cakes with Big Attitude
King Cake Season is in full swing, and Little Cakes with Big Attitude is bringing back a fan favorite! They debuted their ...
Inaugural King Cake Crawl in Shreveport set for Jan. 25
The city’s inaugural King Cake Crawl is scheduled to take place Saturday, Jan. 25. The delectable journey, presented by The Festie Besties, is a king cake tasting experience that will take ...