As the sun rose in New Orleans, rows of parade-goers already lined the street. People set up chairs, coolers, grills and ...

It marks the final day of celebration and indulgence before the Christian season of Lent begins — a 40-day period of fasting ...

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Fat Tuesday has been observed since ancient Roman times ...

Pączki, a classic Polish baked good that's similar to a donut, have grown in tradition over the years as people prepare to ...

Mardi Gras 2027 will arrive on Feb. 9, just 34 days after the start of the traditional Carnival season on King’s Day, Jan. 6. For contrast, Carnival 2026 lasted 43 days. In 2025 it stretched 58 days.

Fat Tuesday, which is what Mardi Gras translates to from French, will keep the festival season spirit burning one day longer on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The day is rooted in centuries-old tradition: a final ...

Mardi Gras falls right before Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the 40-day Lenten season that culminates with Easter. USA TODAY is providing live coverage of the parades around New Orleans beginning ...

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The first full-fledged parade of the day was the Order of Athena, followed in early afternoon by the tripleheader of the Knights of Revelry, the Mobile Carnival Association’s King Felix III parade and ...

The parade featured more than 80 entries including marching bands, fire trucks and floats ...