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It marks the final day of celebration and indulgence before the Christian season of Lent begins — a 40-day period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. Known as “Fat Tuesday,” the name reflects the tradition of enjoying rich, hearty foods like meat, eggs, and sweets one last time before the Lenten dietary restrictions take effect.

Fat Tuesday begins, encouraging people to eat rich and fatty foods before the start of Lent.

The good times will roll not just in New Orleans but all across the state, from exclusive balls to the Cajun French tradition of the Courir de Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday Run — a