Fat Tuesday also precedes Ash Wednesday, marking the first day of Lent, a period that lasts for forty days. Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 20.

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 ...

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This year, March 4 is Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, the last day of the Carnival season. It's celebrated in New Orleans and around the United States and the world with parades, balls and parties.

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.

The Mardi Gras season always begins on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas. However, the final weeks before Fat Tuesday are the most opulent, with sprawling parades, parties and masquerade balls.

Related: Still time to feast on 'pączki' before Fat Tuesday ends In the meantime, here are 10 things you should know about pączki: 1. The name pączki translates to “little packages.” 2.

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, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant celebration.

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.

The Mardi Gras season always begins on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas. However, the final weeks before Fat Tuesday are the most opulent.

The Mardi Gras season always begins on Jan. 6, the 12th day after Christmas. However, the final weeks before Fat Tuesday are the most opulent.