Each year, many people of Christian faith embark on a 40-day ritual of penance and renewal known as Lent. The annual observation is traditionally recognized from Ash Wednesday through Holy Thursday, ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fat Tuesday is not just a day of indulgence. It’s a celebration of life, culture, and community. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, marks the final day of indulgence before the season ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, also known as Carnival, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a grand, final celebration on March 4, better known as Fat Tuesday. Originating from French ...

It's Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday — to kick off the 2025 Easter season, followed by Ash Wednesday which will give way to the start of the Lent. Unlike many other holidays, the dates of Easter holidays ...

Shey Bland prepares to serve a pair of hurricanes Tuesday during a Fat Tuesday celebration at Ozark Beer Co. in Rogers. The brewery hosted the event that featured crawfish, beads, hurricane drinks and ...

If Mardi Gras season is the biggest party of the year, then Fat Tuesday is the ultimate final bash before the solemn Lenten season. In states along the Gulf Coast, the day is marked with parades, rich ...

It's carnival season! Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) is a cultural celebration that occurs in the United States and ...

Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday are almost here, and the time for celebration will again be upon us. But is there a difference between Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday? Are they more than just a reason to party?

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. But ...