ALEXANDRIA, La. – It’s Mardi Gras season in Louisiana, and that means the return of king cakes to local bakeries and grocery stores.
Over at Atwood’s Bakery in Alexandria, the Mardi Gras season is one of the busiest times of the year.
“Most businesses like it at Christmas time, but in a way, we’re glad when Christmas is over because we get really busy,” said Mark Atwood, who has been making king cakes for 43 years.
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