Mardi Gras is Tuesday, Feb. 17. The holiday is often referred to as "Fat Tuesday." Mardi Gras commemorates the last day before the start of Lent. Mardi Gras is on Feb. 17 this year, and many people ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "Laissez les bons temps rouler," or "Let the good times roll." Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is almost here, so prepare to revel in ...

One of America's biggest cultural celebrations, Mardi Gras, will take place soon, just before the start of the Easter season. Here's what to expect.

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) — As people head back to work Tuesday after the long holiday weekend, beads will be flying, crawfish boiling and parades rolling in New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A parade participant hands out beads along the parade route in the Bastrop Mardi Gras Parade, Feb. 1, 2025. The second annual ...

It's time for parades, beads, masks and revelry. It's time to fill up on the sweets and party all night. It's Mardi Gras time! Before the big day – or week for our New Orleans friends – here’s ...