What is king cake? King cake—also known as three kings cake or galette des rois, in French—is a sweet bread pastry that’s part of Mardi Gras celebrations across the country.

The Junior Board of Rock Island held its 86th annual Mardi Gras Ball fundraiser on Saturday, March 1, at the Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf.

The new documentary 'A King Like Me' reveals that members of the Black group Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club decided to wear face makeup that resembled blackface in its early years because Black ...

But they call their confections "snoballs." This includes apple pie, banana, birthday cake, cookie dough, dinosaur (don't ask!), espresso, "Mardis Gras King Cake" and margarita.

But they call their confections "snoballs." This includes apple pie, banana, birthday cake, cookie dough, dinosaur (don't ask!), espresso, "Mardis Gras King Cake" and margarita.