Mardi Gras, also known as "Fat Tuesday," is one of the most vibrant and cherished celebrations in the world. This annual event is synonymous with dazzling parades, elaborate costumes, joyous music ...

The annual celebration of Mardi Gras is a Carnival season that begins on Jan. 6 and culminates on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras is celebrated with parades, festive attire and the consumption of king cake.

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.

WireImage Meanwhile, officials in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, announced Monday that Mardi Gras celebrations on Tuesday have been canceled due to a high wind threat. “The timing of these winds ...

Mardi Gras will be celebrated a bit later this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare now by learning all about the holiday. Before the big day – or week for our New Orleans ...

Dessert: Have a Mardi Gras celebration in your kitchen ! Here are the donuts that french people usually eat during Fat ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Carnival, is a deeply interesting celebration that contrasts excessive eating and drinking starting in January with 40 days of fasting and penance starting on Ash ...

The cultural celebration called Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) occurs in the United States and around the world before the 2025 Easter season begins on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras features ...

Severe weather alerts caused Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans and other cities throughout the U.S. to be moved up or canceled Erika Goldring/Getty Severe weather systems are threatening Mardi ...

While Mardi Gras is technically only one day, also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras celebrations and carnivals are held for weeks leading up to the actual day. Here’s when Mardi Gras is this ...