Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is a festival of indulgence before Lent, when many Christians begin abstaining from certain pleasures.

Thousands of revelers in outlandish costumes filled the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrated Mardi Gras Day despite the threat of storms.

Beads, MoonPies and stuffed animals are some of the things that make Mobile Mardi Gras special. One central Georgia family loves Mardi Gras so much they got tattoos of the coordinates of where ...

Mardi Gras festivities are underway in New Orleans early Tuesday morning despite a forecast of severe weather expected later in the day.

MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Beads, MoonPies and stuffed animals are some of the things that make Mobile Mardi Gras special. One central Georgia family loves Mardi Gras so much they got tattoos of the ...

There’s much more to the annual tradition of Mardi Gras than partying. Check out our sampling of Mardi Gras history, trivia, and so much more.

Why is Mardi Gras celebrated? The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday. It’s a time for celebration and is seen as a final ...

Unknown Black Mardi Gras Facts They’ll Never Teach You in School The annual celebration has greater ties to Black history and culture than what meets the eye.

And while there have always been barricades in New Orleans during Mardi Gras, there were far more than usual this year.

Here's what to know about Mardi Gras, and how to celebrate in the Binghamton area in 2025. When is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's a closer look.