Mardi Gras is a French expression meaning Fat Tuesday. It refers to the last day of indulgence allowed before Christians ...

Fat Tuesday has been observed since ancient Roman times ...

The date of Fat Tuesday fluctuates from year to year, depending on when Easter Sunday occurs, which also changes annually.

Here's what we know about the upcoming dates and more for Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Ash Wednesday and ...

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, marks a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Learn what it is and ...

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is celebrated Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what to know.

Fat Tuesday, which is the last day of Carnival Season, is Feb. 17 this year. This holiday marks the day before Lent begins, so it's traditionally celebrated as a day of feasting and indulgence.

This Tuesday and Wednesday, four holidays from different cultures and religions overlap in a rare calendar year.

Fat Tuesday marks the beginning of Lent. Here's everything to know about, and if celebrating Fat Tuesday is considered heretical.

Lent 2026 kicks off Feb. 18. But, Milwaukeeans are also preparing to celebrate Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, with paczkis.

The doughnut chain known for its freewheeling freebies is offering an original glazed doughnut on the day before Ash ...