Mardi Gras in New Orleans, also known as Carnival, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a grand, final celebration on March 4, better known as Fat Tuesday. Originating from ...

Fat Tuesday is the culmination of the Carnival season and the day before the start of Lent. It’s marked with parades, balls and celebrations. Fat Tuesday is the English translation of Mardi Gras.

It's carnival season! Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) is a cultural celebration that occurs in the United States and around the world before the 2025 Easter season begins. Mardi Gras ...

Fat Tuesday, often seen as the final burst of excitement before the solemn preparations for Easter, is today, March 4. The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany ...

This year, March 4 is Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, the last day of the Carnival season. It's celebrated in New Orleans and around the United States and the world with parades, balls and parties.