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

Our weekend top picks also include Black History Month events, Winter Festival “Year of the Snake,” Indian Film Festival ...

Galveston brings two weeks of parades, beads and live performances, featuring Bret Michaels and Kevin Fowler as headliners.

Explore Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans with a guide to parades, food, and daiquiri spots as festivities run through March 4.