Understanding Mardi Gras Season in New Orleans Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn’t just one day — it’s an entire season of parades, parties, and traditions that build up to Fat Tuesday. The exact dates change every year because Mardi Gras is tied to the Easter calendar, but the season generally runs from early January (King’s Day or Epiphany) through Fat Tuesday, which falls sometime between early February and early March. Key Dates to Know King’s Day (January 6): The official start of Carnival season. Smaller parades and events begin. Two weeks before Fat Tuesday: The parade schedule ramps up…