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Olde Towne Slidell Invites Community to King Cake Crawl on Twelfth Night, Ushering in Mardi Gras Festivities

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Published on January 05, 2026
Olde Towne Slidell Invites Community to King Cake Crawl on Twelfth Night, Ushering in Mardi Gras FestivitiesSource: Facebook/Olde Towne Slidell Main Street

January 6, also known as Twelfth Night, marks the start of Mardi Gras season. Olde Towne Slidell is celebrating with a King Cake Crawl featuring free king cake samples all day, according to the Olde Towne Slidell Main Street's Facebook post.

Visitors can stroll through Olde Towne and stop by participating local merchants to enjoy the treats. The event is a fun way to shop local and celebrate the beginning of Mardi Gras, as per the Olde Towne Slidell Main Street.

The crawl lasts all day, but each location follows its normal business hours. Come hungry, share the fun, and spread the word with your Mardi Gras krewe.