If you think Mardi Gras is a relatively new holiday, think again. Stacker gives a closer look at the history of a holiday with deep roots around the world.

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.

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.

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 ...

WVUE-DT By Forrest Brown, CNN Mardi Gras 2021 was a very quiet, socially distanced event. And festivities were still a bit subdued in 2022, at least by pre-pandemic standards. But this year, New ...

Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. February 16, 2021 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Carnival season 2024 entered its final days in New Orleans on Friday as a parade of “fabulous women and the men who support them” walked the narrow streets of the old ...

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 ...

By Emanuella Grinberg, CNN (CNN) — It’s time to break out your beads and get in your last bites of king cake – Mardi Gras time is here. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. It’s also ...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Carnival season 2024 entered its final days in New Orleans on Friday as a parade of “fabulous women and the men who support them” walked the narrow streets of the old ...

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 ...