KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It’s the day for beads, brass bands and one more slice of king cake before the season of sacrifice begins. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, marks the final celebration before Lent starts ...

For the next month, the Pensacola area will celebrate Mardi Gras with a series of krewe balls, “second line” events, king cakes and plenty of Mardi Gras parades in downtown Pensacola. The Pensacola ...

Each year, millions celebrate Fat Tuesday, a day to feast on rich and fatty foods, marking the end of the Mardi Gras Carnival and the beginning of Lent. Many Americans are familiar with the huge Mardi ...

The cultural celebration called Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) occurs in the United States and around the world before the 2026 Easter season begins on Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras features music ...

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

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WASHINGTON (ABC7) — While it’s just an ordinary Tuesday for most of the country, in New Orleans, Fat Tuesday means it’s Mardi Gras, where people near and far come together to witness decorative floats ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) — The parades, the beads, the parties — this time of year, it’s all about Mardi Gras. “The more people that celebrate the culture and the traditions, the better,” said ...

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) Mardi Gras celebrations got underway on Fat Tuesday. The Michael Gutin Band entertained a rowdy crowd at The Palace Grill in Santa Barbara. Some people canceled due to ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a cultural celebration that occurs before the Lenten season. In 2026, Mardi Gras will take place on Tuesday, February 17, the day before Ash Wednesday. The ...