Beads, flowers, freedom, happiness! Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans every year. What is the "Fat Tuesday" and the history behind the holiday?

Mardi Gras has a winning way of Mardi-Gras-ing well ahead of Fat Tuesday, but Mardi-Gras-ers beyond New Orleans don't always know where to go to rock their feathery masks and enjoy some ...

While the dates and exact celebrations of Carnival vary by location, the United States celebrates Mardi Gras beginning 10 days before Shrove Tuesday, also called “Pancake Tuesday” or “Pancake Day,” ...

Fat Tuesday has been observed since ancient Roman times ...

If you can’t make it to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you can celebrate Mardi Gras At Home with masks, King cakes, and more. To ...

Mardi Gras—just one of the festival’s many names—is marked by raucous parties and parades, revelers wearing elaborate costumes, and delicious foods. Some begin celebrating on the night before Epiphany ...

Get ready for beads, music, and a New Orleans vibe at the 2026 Mardi Gras Downtown Block Party in El Paso. Find out what to expect.

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is on Tuesday, Feb. 17, this year. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. Like Ash ...