On the afternoon of January 31, 2026, the streets of Denham Springs came alive with color, music, and celebration as the Krewe of Denham Springs presented its annual Mardi Gras parade

The King Cake and wine tasting brought neighbors, families, and friends together around something simple yet deeply meaningful in South Louisiana culture.

  When the final gown is zipped and the last krewe pin is fastened, the true transformation of a Mardi Gras ball begins long before the doors open. Hair, makeup, and glow are not …

Krewe of Denham Springs ushered in the heart of Carnival season with its 2025 Mardi Gras Ball, Ghostly Gala: an evening that balanced theatrical flair with the enduring traditions that define Mardi Gras in Livingston Parish.