The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

In states along the Gulf Coast, the day is marked with parades, rich foods, celebrations and plenty of bead tossing. Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and its role in the Mardi Gras season ...

there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras will conclude weeks of partying, parades and eating lots and lots of king cake. Then shortly after is ...

With 12th Night on Jan. 6 marking the start of Carnival, the 2025 season lasted 58 days. The 2026 season won't be quite as ...

You won’t find more a decadent cuisine than these West African, French and Spanish-inspired dishes and these 17 Mardi Gras recipes prove that Fat Tuesday food is the best. We're talking ...

“It’s a time to rejoice. It’s a time to express yourself.” Here’s the rundown on Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, and how it came to be. Many people mistakenly believe that Mardi Gras is just ...

Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday," is celebrated in many parts of the world, including Brazil and Italy where it is known as "Carnival." The start of the Lenten season is just a week away, with the ...

This year, Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) falls on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. So whether you're captioning a photo, posting a Mardi Gras recipe on IG, or texting a friend, we've got the perfect Mardi ...

Kaloy’s BBQ served up heaping plates outside the venue. Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” the culmination of a festive season in New Orleans which begins on Jan. 6. Also known as Carni ...

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 ...