Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, marks the final day of indulgence before the season of Lent begins in many Christian traditions.

Mardi Gras or 'Fat Tuesday' is here, while Ash Wednesday will kick off the start of Lent and 'fish' Fridays. Here are the ...

Fat Tuesday is the English translation of Mardi Gras. While Mardi Gras is often used, inaccurately, to refer to the entirety of the Carnival season, it’s actually meant to refer just to Fat ...

Fat Tuesday is a time to indulge and enjoy before Ash Wednesday. Here's what Fat Tuesday means and some deals to celebrate.

“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 ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...