Mardi Gras, or 'Fat Tuesday', lands on Tuesday, March 1 this year. It may fall on a different date every year since it comes the day before Ash Wednesday, kicking off the Lenten season, which is ...

Rex’s history is closely tied with Mardi Gras traditions. For examples, Rex’s colours — purple, green, and gold — have become the symbolic colours of Mardi Gras as well.