Seeing all the decorations, partaking in a little parade action, and of course indulging in
some beloved King Cake made for an entirely different vibe than previous trips to The Big Easy.
King cakes, which commemorate the Epiphany — the wise men's discovery of the baby Jesus — are eaten the world over in various forms, but they're nowhere more
beloved than in New Orleans, where the
cake is associated with the festivities of Mardi Gras.