Mardi Gras, Lent and Ash Wednesday

When is Ash Wednesday 2025? Here's what to know about Mardi Gras, Lent, more key dates
It's almost time to break out your King Cake and Mardi Gras beads — Fat Tuesday is just around the corner. Though many don't traditionally associate Carnival Season with Easter, the monthslong celebration that includes Mardi Gras actually leads up to Ash Wednesday.
When is Fat Tuesday? More on Mardi Gras celebrations, dates, and its traditions
Carnival season means Fat Tuesday is coming soon. Here's when it is, what it means and when Ash Wednesday brings the start of Lent.
When is Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Lent? What to know this Carnival season
Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.
What is Mardi Gras? Details on the holiday's origins, when it is and how to celebrate
Valentine's Day might be top of mind for most people, but Mardi Gras is coming up, too. Here's what you need to know about celebrating the holiday.
When is Fat Tuesday? What to know about the last day of Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant celebration.
When is Easter 2025? Dates to look forward to for Mardi Gras, Holy Week
Much of the Easter season occurs in the second quarter of 2025. Nonetheless, the 47 days following Fat Tuesday will come as fast this year.
When is Mardi Gras this year? Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to let loose before Lent.
Here’s how to enjoy this weekend’s Carencro Mardi Gras parade
Carnival comes to Carencro this weekend, with the Mardi Gras Parade on Saturday, and Carencro Police wish to remind parade ...
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Poseidon Mardi Gras parade will light up the night in Slidell for its 10th anniversary
The Krewe of Poseidon will roll again in Slidell on the night Feb. 15. A kitchen table chat about what was missing in Slidell ...
Crestview hosts its first-ever Mardi Gras parade, bringing carnival spirit to Main Street
The city of Crestview is embracing the carnival spirit with its first-ever Mardi Gras celebration.The inaugural parade, ...
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What Is King Cake? And Why Do People Eat It During Mardi Gras?
If you find the baby in your slice of king cake, congratulations! You get to be "king" or "queen" for the day. But you also ...
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Mardi Gras parades Feb. 14-16: Krewe du Vieux, Boheme, Nefertiti, 'tit Rex and Little Rascals
Find the routes, themes and details for New Orleans Mardi Gras parades Krewe du Vieux, Boheme, Nefertiti, 'tit Rex and Little ...