Feb 28, 2025 · Mardi Gras (a.k.a., Fat Tuesday) falls each year on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday at the start of Lent. Traditionally, as part of that celebratory carnival, colorful king cakes are served at …

Each Mardi Gras Parade has a unique history and theme.

Mardi Gras is French for " Fat Tuesday ", referring to it being the last day of consuming rich, fatty foods, most notably red meat, in preparation for the Christian fasting season of Lent, during which such …

1 day ago · Mardi Gras is a festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), which marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. The French name Mardi Gras …

Mardi Gras—also known as Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, and Pancake Day—is celebrated all over the world as a last day of revelry before the solemn season of Lent.

Dec 5, 2025 · Mardi Gras, also called Shrove Tuesday, takes place annually on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday—the beginning of the Christian observance of Lent, which lasts about 6 weeks and ends …

Feb 11, 2025 · How did Mardi Gras get started and why do we celebrate it? Here's what to know about the history and origins of Mardi Gras.

Jan 25, 2010 · Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on “Fat Tuesday,” the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. In many areas, however, Mardi Gras has evolved into a week-long …

6 days ago · Plan your trip with our Mardi Gras 2026 guide! Get the full New Orleans parade schedule, travel tips, what to wear, and the best events in Mobile and Galveston.

Mar 4, 2025 · Here is everything you need to know about the season of Mardi Gras, including why it’s celebrated, when Mardi Gras 2025 is, how long it lasts and what Fat Tuesday means.