Fat Tuesday is today. What that means, when Lent starts

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, marks a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Learn what it is and when Lent 2026 begins

Today is Fat Tuesday. What does that mean?

Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, is celebrated today, Feb. 17, 2026. Here's what to know.

Fat Tuesday: What is it and why it’s celebrated?

Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras is a celebration before Lent begins for Christians, marking the final day to indulge in rich foods before a 40-day fast

Lunar New Year, Fat Tuesday, Ramadan and Lent occur around the same time this year

This Tuesday and Wednesday, four holidays from different cultures and religions overlap in a rare calendar year.

How Detroit adopted and expanded the paczki tradition for Fat Tuesday

If it's Fat Tuesday in Detroit, you will find bakery boxes piled high with icing-coated or sugar-dusted, deep-fried fluffy doughnuts called paczki.