Dating back to 1699, Mardi Gras is a week-long affair filled with rich, fatty foods. King cake is one of the most iconic traditions, featuring sweet dough with a plastic
Fat Tuesday is upon us (this year it falls on Tuesday, February 16), meaning you’re likely to be served a colorful piece of King cake in celebration of Mardi Gras. King cakes, either purchased or homemade, are the traditional dessert served at a Mardi Gras party but you may be wondering why there s a tiny plastic baby hidden in the cake.
The tradition dates back hundreds of years, and there’s an interesting story behind how the baby made its way into the cake. The practice of making and serving king cakes actually dates all the way back to the origins of Mardi Gras itself, which was first celebrated in America in 1699, but baking a baby into the cake wasn’t common practice until the 1800s.
Socially distant Mardi Gras Party at MidCity The Second Annual Mardi Gras at MidCity Features Cajun Food, Grammy-Recognized Music, and Authentic New Orleans Elements (Source: MidCity) By Anna Mahan | February 12, 2021 at 9:08 PM CST - Updated February 12 at 9:44 PM
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - There’s a party you don’t want to miss and it’s all happening at MidCity in Huntsville this weekend!
Mardi Gras at MidCity 2021 is a one-day, all-outdoor, mask-required event and socially distanced concert taking place on Saturday, February 13.
The beginning of February is the big finish for Carnival season, so come ready to eat your favorite New Orleans style food, experience the Mardi Gras artisan market and sing and dance with 6 award-winning local and regional bands!