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

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 the culmination of the Carnival season and the day before the start of Lent. It’s marked with parades, balls and celebrations. Get top local stories in Southern California ...

“It’s a time to rejoice. It’s a time to express yourself.” Here’s the rundown on Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, and how it came to be. Many people mistakenly believe that Mardi Gras is just ...

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.

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 ...

Get top local stories in Southern California delivered to you every morning. Sign up for NBC LA's News Headlines newsletter. Fat Tuesday is the English translation of Mardi Gras. While Mardi Gras ...