For many of those participants, the day before lent begins is considered a celebration. "Fat Tuesday," as it's known, is observed as a last hurrah before six weeks of sacrifice. It's no ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fat Tuesday is not just a day of indulgence. It’s a celebration of life, culture, and community. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, marks the final day of indulgence before the ...

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.

Why Are Pancakes Eaten on Fat Tuesday? A very popular food for Shrove Tuesday is pancakes. They are a great way to use up foods such as eggs, milk and sugar before the 40 days of Lent. Once you ...

Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. Fat Tuesday is the English translation of Mardi Gras. While Mardi Gras ...

The energy of Carnaval San Francisco’s Fat Tuesday celebration came alive last night, but not in that shoulder-to-shoulder, gasping-for-air way. Revelers moved between packed venues like the Make Out ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras, will wrap up a winter full of celebrations in New Orleans. In Fort Wayne, local pubs and breweries are celebrating the day ...

The Covington Lions, the Mystic Krewe of Covington and the Mystic Krewe of Covington brought Carnival magic to the city on Fat Tuesday before inclement weather took over. The parades rolled ...

Impending severe weather has already caused changes and cancellations to New Orleans parades on Fat Tuesday. But what about South Mississippi’s three day parades on Tuesday? According to Megan ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) – Paczki Day, or Fat Tuesday, is the perfect time to celebrate Polish culture and snack on a sweet treat each year. Fat Tuesday, also known as Paczki Day here in Northeast Ohio ...