01/07/2026
Celebrating Epiphany 2026: The New Beginnings of the 2026 Mardi Gras Season
Today, January 6, 2026, we celebrate Epiphany โ a moment of revelation, light, and new beginnings. In the spirit of the season, we also kick off the Mardi Gras journey for 2026, embracing fresh starts, renewed joy, and the anticipation of vibrant parades, music, and community.
Epiphany: Light, Discovery, and Hope
A reminder that magic can be found in new perspectives and unfamiliar rituals.
The moment when the Wise Men followed the star, discovering something extraordinary on a shared path.
A call to open our hearts to new possibilities, friendships, and ways of celebrating together.
Mardi Gras Season: New Beginnings
January marks the start of a festive arc that builds toward Carnival, with creativity blooming in costumes, music, and craft.
This year, let Epiphany inspire kinder connections, inclusive celebrations, and sustainable festivities.
Embrace the theme of renewal: refresh traditions, welcome newcomers to the parades, and honor the cultural roots that make Mardi Gras vibrant.
A Simple Way to Observe
Light a candle or a small star to symbolize guidance and new direction.
Share a moment with neighbors or friends about what โnew beginningsโ means to you this year.
Plan one new tradition for Mardi Gras 2026, whether itโs a community project, a charitable act, or a fresh parade route idea.
May Epiphany illuminate our path and set the tone for a joyous, inclusive, and radiant Mardi Gras season ahead.
---- Dr. Karen Pendleton