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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...