This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter.

The theme of Washington Mardi Gras 2024 is, "Louisiana: The Most Interesting State in America." Take from that what you will. Here's a list of each year's theme going all the way back to 1944.

Mardi Gras is a time of celebration before Lent, but do you know the history of the revelry? Take a look at the day's background and where to party.

The 1980 Mardi Gras and Joe Cain Day celebration was the last one for Rayford, who died on Aug. 3, 1980. (supplied photo). Rayford, often called a ‘renaissance man,’ had influence that reached ...

There are three Mardi Gras colors to represent a flag with three colors. According to the site Mardi Gras New Orleans, when local historian Errol Flynn Laborde researched the 125th anniversary of ...

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. March 4, 2025 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday ...

The third largest Mardi Gras in the U.S. is in Texas, offering plenty of incentives to celebrate locally this season from Feb. 10 to Feb. 21.

Musician Trombone Shorty leads mission inspiring the next generation of New Orleans' musicians 06:59. As Mardi Gras celebrations are underway in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday, all eyes are on a ...

Cities in the U.S., Spain, Brazil, and the Caribbean are renowned for their Carnival celebrations, and some cities in Asia have their own versions of Mardi Gras.

New season of 'Squid Game' features a Mardi Gras parade. ... tones of Mardi Gras and a float reminiscent of those at New Orleans Carnival parades can be seen passing by in the background. ...