Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is a festival of indulgence before Lent, when many Christians begin abstaining from certain pleasures.

Celebrating local pride and Mardi Gras spirit, the Imperial Mardi Gras Parade in Opelousas brought the community together for a colorful, unforgettable celebration.

Despite the shortening of parades, plenty of new and traditional Mardi Gras social events will still take place around the city rain or shine.

Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 with joy, colour, and festivity. Share these top 30 wishes, images, messages, and status updates to spread the Fat Tuesday spirit.

Parades on Mardi Gras day have been canceled due to the dangers posed by extreme winds that could reach 60 mph in the New Orleans area on Fat Tuesday.

Here's what to know about Mardi Gras, and how to celebrate in the Binghamton area in 2025. When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's a closer look.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give up habits for 40 days.

The Mardi Gras Indians symbolize a unique connection between African and Indigenous heritage in the Crescent City.

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of ...

When is Mardi Gras 2025 and why does New Orleans celebrate it? Mardi Gras which translates from French to “Fat Tuesday” will be celebrated on March 4, this year.

Our best Mardi Gras recipes to let the good times roll Gumbo, jambalaya, king cake, praline punch and more recipes for a delicious Mardi Gras celebration.