Fat Tuesday — "mardi gras" in French — is Tuesday, Feb. 17, one last hurrah before Christians begin observing Lent on Ash ...

King cakes and beads are coming. Here's what you should know about Mardi Gras.

Lent is a 40-day season that starts on Ash Wednesday and ends at sunset on Holy Thursday the week before Easter, although some denominations observe it until Holy Saturday. Participants are encouraged ...

Here's a breakdown of some of the Mardi Gras events in Florida this year and a quick look at what some theme parks are doing ...

Carnival has begun, marking the start of the Easter season. Here’s when Easter, Lent, Mardi Gras and related holidays fall in 2026.

Mardi Gras is a weeks-long celebration that leads up to, and culminates on, Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday, also referred to as Shrove Tuesday, falls on the day before Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday is often ...

Mardi Gras 2026 kicked off in Pensacola over the weekend, but all of the biggest celebrations are still ahead.

WASHINGTON (7News) — As millions celebrate Mardi Gras around the world, Dauphine's, a New Orleans-inspired restaurant in downtown D.C., is ready to "let the good times roll." Mardi Gras is French for ...

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. But ...

Mardi Gras is quickly approaching, and those who celebrate should get ready for parades, King Cakes and tons of beads. The Mardi Gras season, also referred to as Carnival, begins 12 days after ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. The holiday marks the culmination of the Carnival season, which begins on Jan. 6. Fat Tuesday is a tradition of ...