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How to Avoid Crowds at Mardi Gras Without Missing the Fun

With a little planning, you can enjoy the parades, savor your favorite treats, and still feel like you have room to breathe, especially when Randazzo King Cakes bring the sweetest part of Carnival straight to you.

10 Mardi Gras Facts You Haven’t Heard

Mardi Gras holds more surprises than most people expect, especially when you look past the beads and brass bands to the stories that shaped the season.

The History of Beignets

A beignet is a square of yeasted dough that puffs in hot oil and falls under a generous drift of powdered sugar, a pastry that tastes like warm air held by tender walls.

The Traditions of King Bacchus

At Randazzo King Cakes, we celebrate the same spirit of indulgence and festivity that King Bacchus embodies where fun meets tradition and everyone gets to feel like royalty.

The Senior’s Guide to Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras may conjure images of rowdy crowds, flying beads, and loud brass bands, but there’s much more to this beloved New Orleans tradition.

History of Cafe du Monde

From the rhythms of jazz to the scent of fresh beignets floating down Decatur Street, history lives in every corner of the French Quarter. One of the most iconic establishments tied to that cultural tapestry is Cafe du Monde.

The Dad’s Guide to Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras might seem like a whirlwind of parades, beads, music, and sugar overload, but if you're a dad, you already know it's also an endurance test disguised as a holiday.

American Mardi Gras vs. European Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is a celebration that needs no introduction in Louisiana, where streets fill with vibrant parades, glittering beads, and the sweet smell of king cake fills the air.

10 Mardi Gras Party Do’s and Don’ts

Mardi Gras is a time-honored tradition full of vibrant colors, lively music, and rich cultural history.