Mardi Gras, which is also known as Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.Lent is a 40-day season of ...

If Mardi Gras season is the biggest party of the year, then Fat Tuesday is the ultimate final bash before the solemn Lenten ...

Mardi Gras is a weeks-long celebration that culminates on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday, often seen as the final burst of excitement before the solemn preparations for ...

Mardi Gras is a weeks-long celebration that culminates on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday, often seen as the final burst of excitement before the solemn preparations for ...

Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday are almost here, and the time for celebration will again be upon us. But is there a difference between Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday? Are they more than just a reason to party?

But Mardi Gras is an entire season, often called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

Mardi Gras Galveston marks last weekend before Fat Tuesday's big bash. Here's what to know. By Sondra Hernandez , Staff writer Updated Feb 28, 2025 10:31 a.m.

Mardi Gras parades Zulu and Rex finish their roll on Fat Tuesday. As crowds abandoned St. Charles Avenue, many began filling in to Bourbon Street. Update: 12 p.m.

Mardi Gras, which is also known as Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.Lent is a 40-day season of ...

Mardi Gras marks the end of the pre-Lenten season, while Fat Tuesday is a feast day before the fasting season of Lent begins. Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.