In the blink of an eye the holidays will be in full swing, and in South Louisiana, the holidays don't stop with the new year...we roll right into Mardi Gras Season. Mardi Gras falls on February 9, 2027, making next year's Mardi Gras season much shorter than what we're used to, and here's why...Get our free mobile appWhy Is Mardi Gras So Early In 2027? READ MORE: Scottish Man Reads Travis Matte Mardi Gras Parade LyricsIn 2027, Easter arrives earlier than it did this year, pushing Mardi Gras all the way up to Tuesday, February 9. It also means there's simply less time between Twelfth Night (January 6) and Mardi Gras Day for parades, balls, cook-offs, and all the traditions that make the Mardi Gras season so special across Louisiana. If Mardi Gras is one of your favorite times of the year, now is a good time to start thinking ahead.