New Orleans · Local advice
King cake season and the baby
King cake season traditionally runs from January 6 through Mardi Gras day. Save it for Carnival if you want to follow the seasonal custom. Try a classic cinnamon cake or a filled version to share. By tradition, whoever finds the little baby brings the next cake or hosts the next party.
Plan your outing
- Choose a classic cinnamon cake or a filled version to share during Carnival.
- The baby custom is a tradition: agree with your group about who brings the next cake or hosts the next party.
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