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 ...

Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday are almost here, and the time for celebration will again be upon us. But is there a difference between Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday? Are they more than just a reason to party?

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 ...

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 ...

Fat Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is celebrated as Mardi Gras in New Orleans and Carnival in Brazil, but you don’t need to travel to get a taste of the fun. Bars and restaurants ...

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 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 ...

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.

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 ...

The good times will continue this weekend and through Fat Tuesday for 2025 Mardi Gras! Galveston. The 114th edition on Galveston Island is the largest Mardi Gras celebration in the Houston area.

Mardi Gras, which literally means "Fat Tuesday" in French, is a celebration that marks the close of the pre-Lenten season, according to Britannica. The term "Fat Tuesday" originates from the ...