While Fat Tuesday is most often associated with colorful beads and parades in New Orleans, the holiday has a long history and interesting traditions. In the United States, the first-ever Fat Tuesday ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Fat Tuesday is not just a day of indulgence. It’s a celebration of life, culture, and community. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, marks the final day of indulgence before the season ...

Each year, many people of Christian faith embark on a 40-day ritual of penance and renewal known as Lent. The annual observation is traditionally recognized from Ash Wednesday through Holy Thursday, ...

The start of the Lenten season is just a week away, with the Fat Tuesday celebration set to wrap up Mardi Gras. The annual celebration takes place March 4, Fat Tuesday. The day before Ash Wednesday ...

If Mardi Gras season is the biggest party of the year, then Fat Tuesday is the ultimate final bash before the solemn Lenten season. In states along the Gulf Coast, the day is marked with parades, rich ...

Enjoy your last bites of king cake as the colorful carnival season has entered its final day. Fat Tuesday, always celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, is the Mardi Gras finale. The name itself is ...

Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday are almost here, and the time for celebration will again be upon us. But is there a difference between Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday? Are they more than just a reason to party?

Shey Bland prepares to serve a pair of hurricanes Tuesday during a Fat Tuesday celebration at Ozark Beer Co. in Rogers. The brewery hosted the event that featured crawfish, beads, hurricane drinks and ...

US TO A BUSY FAVORITE SPOT IN WEST ALLIS. IT’S THE CALM BEFORE A VERY SWEET STORM. AGGIE’S BAKERY. IN WEST ALLIS IS PREPPING FOR FAT. TUESDAY IN THESE PARTS, KNOWN AS PACZKI DAY. THOUSANDS AND ...