Countdown to King’s Day

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Tales From the Parade Route podcast is proud to present

Countdown to King Cake

When: January 5th 2026, 7:30pm-till
Where: Southport Hall (200 Monticello Ave, New Orleans LA 70121)

Why: Ring in the start of the Carnival season with your favorite dance teams, great music, friends, drinks, and tons more! Oh yeah, and of course – a king cake toast at midnight!

Cost: $10 admission

Buy Tickets or donate


Come See

Your Favorite Dance Teams

We have EIGHTEEN of your favorite Dance Teams competing for the Countdown to King Cake Championship, along with a donation to the cause of their choice. ALL proceeds from the event will be awarded to the winning dance teams!
Dance Team performances will be judged by several amazing judges from within the Carnival community!

See THE DANCE TEAMS
Meet the judges
MEET YOUR M.C.

feel the music

Glen David Andrews

Enjoy the musical stylings of New Orleans legend Glen David Andrews and his brass band! Glen David Andrews has played to crowds across the world bringing that classic “New Orleans Brass band sound”. If you ain’t dancing when he’s playin’, youre either asleep or dead.


Taste the king cake

King Cake

Ring in the Start of the Carnival Season with a King Cake toast from some of your favorite Bakeries across the area! But don’t get the baby!

See The BAKERIES

Decorated Throw Auction

Bid on some of the most sought after decorated throws from the area’s Dance teams and Parade Krewes

People’s Choice

Vote for your favorite Dance Team by purchasing a token (or 20) to put in their ballot box. Winners Take home the People’s Choice award. Another Championship belt and donation to the cause of their choice

Local Vendors

Get Some of your favorite jewelry and wears to show your Carnival spirit from our vendors

Carnival Photo Booth

Take festive selfies with your friends to commemorate the Start of another AMAZING Carnival season!

We Love our Sponsors!

Without our AMAZING sponsors, this event wouldn’t be possible. Special thanks to them for their support and friendship! Please check their products and services out!

Become a sponsor today!

Throw Dat!

Southport Music Hall

Tales From the Parade Route

Swoon Boutique

Kenner University Park Lions

Chaney Family Dentistry

Dr. Tammy Harvey

Metariie Pontchartrain Lions

Pretty Funky Treats

Parkway Bakery & Tavern

Tri-Core Technologies

Red Stick Solutions

King Cake Anyone?

The event wouldn’t have its name without these delectable treats created by some of our FAVORITE King Cake Bakeries across town!

http://www.haydelsbakery.com

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