When is Mardi Gras? Why Fat Tuesday is celebrated, the origins of the holiday
The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.
PHOTO COLLECTION: New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day
People gather for the start of the Society of Saint Anne’s parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert) Bourbon Street is seen ...
Strong Winds Force Cancellation of Some Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana
Jefferson Parish canceled its parades, and officials in New Orleans were warily watching the Tuesday forecast.
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Asheville Mardi Gras Parade is March 2: What to know about parade route, parking, changes
Asheville Mardi Gras parade route, parking, post-parade royalty procession, parties and more things to know for the March 2 event.
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Despite weather concerns, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day and bids farewell to Carnival season
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes will fill the streets of New Orleans as the city celebrates Mardi Gras Day despite anticipated severe storms.