The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.

Rio de Janeiro's famed Carnival celebration begins Feb. 28 and extends until March 8. It includes parades with themed floats and an exclusive ball ahead of Lent. Mardi Gras, which literally means "Fat ...

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.

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season.

Fat Tuesday, often seen as the final burst of excitement before the solemn preparations for Easter, is today, March 4. The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany ...

Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is celebrated in many parts of the world, including Brazil and Italy where it is known ...

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of ...

The Carnival season will end on Mardi Gras, which is now one week away! From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday.