When New Orleans embraced Mardi Gras parading in 1856, floats and costumed were borrowed from Mobile that first year. That would seem to make it a clear case that Mobile started Mardi Gras, at ...

Mardi Gras Day is more popularly known as Fat Tuesday and that falls on March 4, 2025. In between those three months will be parties, parades and other celebrations of various shapes and sizes ...

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 ...

Asheville Mardi Gras' queen and king share what's new for the 2025 parade and Queen's Ball. Plus, where to find king cakes. ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Mardi Gras, which is French for "Fat Tuesday," is on Feb. 21. ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Union Draft House. Celebrate at Union DraftHouse with $3 hurricanes and $3 purple beer.

Universal Orlando’s Mardi Gras concerts are included with regular park admission to Universal Studios Florida. Concerts are held on the parks’ Music Plaza Stage, near Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit.

The Krewe of St. Andrews will host the 26th annual Mardi Gras Festival this weekend for a carnival celebration in historic St. Andrews. ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.