The Galveston Police Department has announced several changes to this year's Mardi Gras celebrations to enhance public safety ...

Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to let loose before Lent.

It's almost time to break out your King Cake and Mardi Gras beads — Fat Tuesday is just around the corner. Though many don't ...

If you find the baby in your slice of king cake, congratulations! You get to be "king" or "queen" for the day. But you also ...

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Carnival season means Fat Tuesday is coming soon. Here's when it is, what it means and when Ash Wednesday brings the start of Lent.

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Valentine's Day might be top of mind for most people, but Mardi Gras is coming up, too. Here's what you need to know about ...

Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, reflecting the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the Lenten season begins, which starts with Ash Wednesday on March 5. A King Cake ...

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, will kick off a late start to the 2025 Lenten season — from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Unlike many other holidays, the date of Easter changes every year.

The season, including Ash Wednesday, is a time for penance, charity and fasting for many Christians, according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. USA Today adds that during Lent ...