Travel Mardi Gras 2021 may be canceled but New Orleans is making up for it by eating king cake January 16, 2021 Todd A. Price, The American South Comments Off on Mardi Gras 2021 may be canceled but New Orleans is making up for it by eating king cake Parades, balls and parties have been called off this year due to COVID-19. But in New Orleans, people are still indulging with king cake.