Golden Hands Bakery in Fairfax is cranking out some of the most authentic King Cakes for Fat Tuesday.

Tradition holds that king cake is not to be eaten before Carnival season begins on Jan. 6 nor after Mardi Gras — Fat Tuesday — which falls this year on Feb. 13.

Tradition holds that king cake is not to be eaten before Carnival season begins nor after Mardi Gras — Fat Tuesday — which falls this year on Feb. 13. Gerald Herbert, Associated Press ...

Mardi Gras 2025 is on Tuesday, March 4th this year, and while many people think of the fun and wild parties that happen around Mardi Gras, I’m here to tell you all about the New Orleans-inspired ...

From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras will conclude weeks of partying, parades and eating lots and lots ...

Fat Tuesday has arrived, marking the conclusion of the purple, green and gold festivities that began on the Twelfth Night, or Jan. 5. Throughout the month, Pensacola's Mardi Gras events provided ...

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, is Fastnacht Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras and National Pancake Day. Traditionally, it was the last day to use up all the sugar, butter and ...

Shrove Tuesday is upon us — the day before the Christian season of Lent begins. Also called Mardi Gras, this was an opportunity to throw parties and use up the foods that would be given up ...

Fat Tuesday means big business for New Orleans bakers under exploding demand for king cakes By: Kevin Mcgill And Stephen Smith, The Associated Press Posted: 5:07 AM CST Friday, Feb. 2, 2024 Last ...