Why Mardi Gras is celebrated, when Fat Tuesday 2026 takes place and more.

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is on Tuesday, Feb. 17, this year. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. Like Ash Wednesday and Easter, Mardi Gras' date changes annually based on the spring ...

Fat Tuesday is on Feb. 17, when many party and eat indulgent and fatty foods to mark the end of the Mardi Gras season and the ...

And on Feb. 15, it will be all about the making of masks, and the enjoying of music, at the outdoor spot. More Mardi Gras ...

While the dates and exact celebrations of Carnival vary by location, the United States celebrates Mardi Gras beginning 10 ...

With Mardi Gras an occasion that brings out the party masks, colored beads and boldly-hued attire, the SIPV event sees plenty ...

Annual fundraiser returns February 17 with dinner, live jazz, silent auction, and festive Mardi Gras celebration in support ...

Denton and Oak Cliff aren’t part of Tarrant County, but maybe they should be. (#LoveYouMeanIt) With bad winter weather behind us, we’re ready to hit the roads again for adventures and just in time for ...

Beads, masks, and a purple and gold tree that stays up year-round. Laura Pennino keeps Mardi Gras alive every day, honoring ...

Hosted by Justin Chopin, Above The Legal Limit delivers candid conversations about law, culture, and real-world issues that affect everyday people. With a focus on education and storytelling, each ...

The Krewe de Joi at the Fare Thee Well Foundation cordially invites the community to the 14th Annual Mardi Gras Ball. Come ...

From the porch of his family’s home in Uptown New Orleans, Gerard “Little Bo” Dollis remembers being small enough to see only ...