It's Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday — to kick off the 2025 Easter season ... And it is also referred to as "Carnival" which refers to the period of feasting that begins on January 6 through Mardi Gras.

The day before Lent begins is typically known as “Fat Tuesday,” or “Shrove Tuesday,” and is observed as a last hurrah before the six weeks of sacrifice begins. It's no coincidence that Fat ...

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.

Here's everything to know about the holiday. What are the dates for Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday in 2025? Mardi Gras season began Jan. 6, the Epiphany, but its duration changes each year based on Easter.

From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday ... season that begins on Jan. 6 and is called "Twelfth Night," also ...

Here's everything to know about the holiday. What are the dates for Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday in 2025? Mardi Gras season began Jan. 6, the Epiphany, but its duration changes each year based on Easter.