Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, originated in France, but became popular in New Orleans due to the city’s French influence. Here's when it is.

"Fat Tuesday is the great feast before Lenten fasts begin. Traditionally, Catholics have embraced Fat Tuesday as a way to get rid of all the fats and desserts in the house in preparation for Lent ...

Today, Fat Tuesday traditionally marks the end of Carnival with parades and overindulgence, putting a wrap on Mardi Gras. Looking forward to 2024: Here are Pensacola's biggest events of the year ...

Fat Tuesday is more than just "the day before the fast" at this point! Tons of places throughout the U.S. celebrate, but we really have to give props to New Orleans, Louisiana for the way the city ...

Fat Tuesday has arrived, marking the conclusion of the purple, green and gold festivities that began on the Twelfth Night, or Jan. 5. Throughout the month, Pensacola's Mardi Gras events provided ...

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If Fat Tuesday is on Tuesday, March 4, that means Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent falls on Wednesday, March 5. The 40-day observance ends on Thursday, April 17. When is Easter in 2025?

Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Fastnacht Day -- Feb. 25 is going by a lot of names in 2020. Here's the reason why.

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, originated in France but became a popular holiday in New Orleans due to the city’s French influence. Today, most major cities across the country have ...

"Fat Tuesday is the great feast before Lenten fasts begin. Traditionally, Catholics have embraced Fat Tuesday as a way to get rid of all the fats and desserts in the house in preparation for Lent ...