Mardi Gras, New Orleans and Fat

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.
What Californians should know about Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday celebration in New Orleans
Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's a closer look.
High winds, severe weather coming for New Orleans on Fat Tuesday. Here's what to expect.
Hold onto your hats and costumed headpieces on Fat Tuesday – winds between 35 mph and 50 mph are expected all day.
New Orleans Fat Tuesday parades to roll early, skip bands
With high winds in the forecast on Fat Tuesday, the city of New Orleans is reportedly modifying its Mardi Gras parade schedule. Start times for the parades of Zulu and Rex are being moved up to beat the arrival of the windy weather.
Severe weather could threaten Fat Tuesday celebrations in New Orleans
Mardi Gras celebrations are about to get underway, but severe weather and high winds could lead to issues in New Orleans and surrounding communities celebrating on Fat Tuesday. FOX Weather Meteorologists Craig Herrera and Kendall Smith break down the latest forecast.
Jefferson Parish parades will not roll on Fat Tuesday due to severe weather threat
Jefferson Parish parades will not roll on Fat Tuesday because of expected severe weather, an official with the Krewe of Argus said. LATEST: Will Jefferson Parish Mardi Gras parades be rescheduled? Here's what we know.
Mardi Gras 2025: Why is it called Fat Tuesday?
Mardi Gras, otherwise known as 'Fat Tuesday', encompasses the festive celebrations that take place along the Gulf Coast, but ...
Fat Tuesday: 3 Long Island restaurants to kick off Mardi Gras
You can count on Long Islanders to pay attention to Louisiana cooking at least once a year: On Mardi Gras — this year, March ...
Is today Fat Tuesday today? Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday start Easter 2025
Fat Tuesday - or Mardi Gras - is followed by Ash Wednesday to kick off the start of Lent. Here's what to know about fish ...
You can get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Mardi Gras: Here's how
Krispy Kreme is offering customers a free doughnut on Fat Tuesday this year. Here's how you can redeem the offer.
Live Blog: Mardi Gras 2025 Guide
WWL-TV presents the 2025 Mardi Gras Parade Tracker. We are New Orleans' premier Mardi Gras parade tracking service. We cover ...
Why do we celebrate Mardi Gras right in the US?
The origins of Mardi Gras go all the way back to medieval Europe where communities in Italy and France counted down the final ...
What date is Mardi Gras 2025? Is Fat Tuesday tomorrow? Paczkis, king cakes, Holy Week schedule
What date is Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do Catholics celebrate? What we know from paczkis and king cakes to ...
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This popular Houma Mardi Gras parade changes schedule for Fat Tuesday. What to know.
The Krewe of Houmas is the latest Fat Tuesday parade being moved as a result of weather. Tuesday's weather includes the ...
Mardi Gras 2025: Here are 5 Fat Tuesday celebrations with food, music in Oklahoma City
If you want to enjoy as much of the Mardi Gras season as possible in one day, here are some events you can enjoy on Tuesday ...
Mardi Gras 2025: Top 30 best wishes, images, messages, greetings, Facebook and WhatsApp status to share on Fat Tuesday
Celebrate Mardi Gras 2025 with joy, colour, and festivity. Share these top 30 wishes, images, messages, and status updates to ...