Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday

When is Mardi Gras? Fat Tuesday is a week away — where to celebrate in Texas
Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.
When is Mardi Gras 2025? Here's what to know, where to celebrate Fat Tuesday in Des Moines
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of fasting, excluding Sundays, that is observed by Christians, and leads up to Easter Sunday.
What is Fat Tuesday? Understanding the Mardi Gras celebration
Learn about Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, its origins, and how it's celebrated worldwide before the Lenten season begins.
When is Fat Tuesday 2025? Everything to know about this year's Mardi Gras
The date of Fat Tuesday changes from year to year depending on when Easter Sunday occurs, which also fluctuates annually. In 2025, Easter is on Sunday, April 20, thus making the date of Fat Tuesday, March 4.
Mardi Gras parade and event previews for New Orleans area through Fat Tuesday 2025
Previewing 30 New Orleans and Jefferson Parish parades with themes, royalty, special guests, throws, maps and more.
Fat Tuesday 2025 guide: 26 spots for Mardi Gras and Carnival specials in Chicagoland
Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is celebrated as Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Brazil, but you don’t need to travel to get a taste of the fun.
When is Mardi Gras 2025? Here's what to know as Fat Tuesday approaches
Fat Tuesday is just a week away, but what is it and where is it celebrated? Here's everything you need to know about Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras parade maps for Monday, Feb. 24, through Fat Tuesday
Here is a schedule of parades in Orleans and Jefferson parishes, and corresponding parade route maps are below. UPDATE: rescheduled from Sunday, Feb. 23 Femme Fatale 5:30 p.m. Uptown 1 Carrollton 6:15 p.m. Uptown 2 King Arthur 6:30 p.m. Uptown 2 Druids 6:15 p.m. Uptown 1 Babylon 5:30 p.m. Uptown 2

Mardi Gras, New Orleans

5 Mardi Gras events you don’t want to miss in Hampton Roads
New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, Venice — people have been celebrating for days or weeks, since Mardi Gras is the culmination of ...
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When is Mardi Gras? More on Fat Tuesday, New Orleans' cultural celebration
Mardi Gras, which literally means "Fat Tuesday" in French, is a celebration that marks the close of the pre-Lenten season, according to Britannica. The term "Fat Tuesday" originates from ...
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Covington has a train coming round the bend Fat Tuesday
Festivities in Covington begin on Lundi Gras when Grand Marshal Lisa Condrey Ward, proprietor of the Southern Hotel, will ...
When is Lent, Mardi Gras and Easter? In 2025 the dates are later
Beginning March 4, many Americans will find themselves busy with Easter season and its holidays. Here are the key dates to ...
Lexington Mardi Gras guide: Where to find crawfish, jambalaya, beignets, King Cake
Mardi Gras is almost here, and you need Cajun food. We’re talking jambalaya, gumbo, crawfish by the pound — and don’t forget ...