Mardi Gras is a French expression meaning Fat Tuesday. It refers to the last day of indulgence allowed before Christians ...

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Here's what to know about Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) and Lent, which begins with Ash Wednesday, for 2026.

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The carnival season is nearly over, culminating in the biggest celebration of the year: Mardi Gras.

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This Lenten proclamation was issued in special recognition of the uniformed men and women who kept citizens safe during Mardi Gras.

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Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, brings an end to Carnival. But the season goes out with a big bang.

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