Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday in French, is a celebration that starts on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It is observed by millions all around the world and is often referred to as Carnival.

Nice, France, hosts the "Battle of the Flowers," one of the world's largest Mardi Gras celebrations. Elaborate floats adorned with 3,000 flowers parade along the famous Promenade des Anglais.

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Mardi Gras is a global festival that drives tourism year after year. As destinations compete for attention with their individual attributes, these are some of the top options to consider.

Whether or not you plan on observing the Christian season of Lent, celebrating Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday ... A Polish creation now enjoyed around the world, paczki is a fluffy fried dough ...

Mardi Gras, also often called Carnival or Carnaval, is celebrated in countries around the world with large Roman Catholic populations. Louisiana was colonized first by the French before it became ...

Tomorrow is Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, marking the end of Carnival season. The holiday is celebrated in New Orleans and around the world, but what exactly is Fat Tuesday, and why is it ...

The Maids of Jubilee, the Eastern Shore’s first all-female Carnival organization, took folks on a trip around the world Friday night – with themed floats highlighting different parts the globe.

The day before the start of Lent is filled with parties and celebrations throughout the U.S., and even in many other cities around the world. Mardi Gras is rooted in the traditions of various ...