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, which translates to Mardi Gras in French, is the culmination of the Carnival season. The overarching celebration is a symbolic gesture; it’s the “last hoorah,” when French ...