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 ...

Mardi Gras, which is also known as Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday , the first day of Lent.

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season.

Best Mardi Gras Food Recipes to Celebrate Fat Tuesday You won’t find more a decadent cuisine than these West African, French and Spanish-inspired dishes and these 17 Mardi Gras recipes prove ...

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 ...

Mardi Gras, which is also known as Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.Lent is a 40-day season of ...

Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is the last day of the Carnival season. Skip to content. Main Navigation. Search. Search for: Weather Local NBC NY 24/7 Video Newsletters Investigations Baquero ...

Fat Tuesday, or “Mardi Gras” in French, is a centuries-old tradition tracing back to medieval Europe. To stream 5 On Your Side on your phone, you need the 5 On Your Side app.

But Mardi Gras is an entire season, often called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

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.