King Cake Soirée to Kick Off Mardi Gras Season at the Ashe Cultural Arts Center on Jan. 10
January 2, 2026
A new celebration is coming to New Orleans to officially ring in Carnival season, and it promises music, dancing, king cake, and a little history behind the revelry. New Orleans–born, NYC-based jazz vocalist Kayla “Kay” Lewis and her family are excited to announce the King Cake Soirée, a public celebration welcoming the start of Mardi […]

