Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter.

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

Fat Tuesday is the culmination of the Carnival season and the day before the start of Lent. It’s marked with parades, balls and celebrations. What is the meaning of Fat Tuesday? Fat Tuesday is ...

SEVERE WEATHER THREAT ON FAT TUESDAY Signs continue to point toward the potential for a significant severe weather event across parts of the Deep South on Fat Tuesday. A Level 2/5 (slight ...

Fat Tuesday is rooted in the traditions of various cultures before ... Hebrew custom of "clothing oneself in sackcloth and ...

March 4 — It’s Fat Tuesday, the last day of Mardi Gras (more about the Little Five Points celebration below), with Lent beginning tomorrow. For more secular folks, it’s also National Pancake ...

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.