Between Three Kings’ Day on Jan. 6 and Mardi Gras — celebrated this year on Feb. 17 — bakeries in New Orleans churn out hundreds of thousands of ring-shaped king cakes, filled with cinnamon and other ...

Poupart Bakery in Lafayette says many people line up during the Mardi Gras season to grab one of their traditional French king cakes — a tradition that came to the Hub City decades ago.

While the rest of the world considers their New Year’s resolutions, revelers in New Orleans are giddy because king cake season is upon us. Carnival kicks off with plenty of parties and parades, and it ...