1 day ago · The annual celebration of Mardi Gras is a Carnival season that begins on Jan. 6 and culminates on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, festive attire and the consumption of king cake.

Feb 5, 2025 · 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 ...

When is Fat Tuesday? What to know about the last day of Mardi Gras

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday, is a celebration that marks the final day before the Lenten season begins on Ash Wednesday. In 2025, it falls on March 4. But what exactly is it? When does it start, and what is its significance?

Jan 22, 2025 · Mardi Gras 2025 will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 4! Learn the history of this holiday—also called Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday.

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of consuming rich, fatty foods in preparation for the Christian fasting season of Lent, during which the consumption of such foods is avoided.

Jan 13, 2025 · Here is everything you need to know about the season of Mardi Gras, including why it’s celebrated, when Mardi Gras 2025 is, how long it lasts and what Fat Tuesday means.

Jan 15, 2019 · Fat Tuesday is the traditional name for the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent in the Western Christian churches, including the Roman Catholic Church and Protestant churches. (Clean Monday is the first day of Lent in the Eastern Catholic and Eastern Orthodox Churches.)

Jan 2, 2025 · Fat Tuesday shifts all the way up to Feb. 17 in 2026 and Feb. 9 in 2027, meaning parades may start before you’ve packed away your Christmas décor. The following information on major...

Also known as Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday has a rich history in both the U.S. and across the world and represents a day when Catholics and other Christians come together in celebration before the more subdued observance of Lent.