Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is traditionally a day of excess before Ash Wednesday. In the Catholic Church, that's the start of Lent, a period of fasting and abstinence before Easter. It's kind of like ...
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). January 6 – Carnival season celebrations ...
Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, also known as Fat Tuesday and Pancake Day. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the Lent season of fasting leading up to Easter. This religious holiday ...
Jan. 15—Four searchlights shined glowing beams into the foggy sky, luring thousands of eventgoers dressed to the nines for the Governor's Inaugural Ball at the Capitol building Wednesday night.