Since Carnival Cruise Line’s Mardi Gras debuted from Port Canaveral in 2021, the ship has been taking passengers on Caribbean trips spanning a week or longer. Guests can enjoy shorter sailings on the ...

Mardi Gras might look a bit different in 2021. Due to it being a religious holiday, the city cannot cancel Mardi Gras, but celebrating it safely amid the coronavirus pandemic is a different matter.

The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday. Here’s everything to know about the celebration as it approaches.