Tuesday is Mardi Gras, also known by its English translation Fat Tuesday. It's the festival that happens before the start of Lent, the 40-day period observed by certain Christian denominations that ...

Mardi Gras is almost over. Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to the Christian Lenten season, Mardi Gras has since expanded from a single day of observation to weeks (or months) of ...

The City will brim with colorful beads and masks on Fat Tuesday as partygoers mark the final day before the start of the 40-day Lenten season beginning on Ash Wednesday. From brass bands and block ...

Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras 2026 includes a parade, concerts, and international foods, running from Feb 7 to Apr 4.

On select nights, live performances from top music artists will add to the excitement. The celebration also offers a diverse ...

UPDATE: Due to the threat of storms later this evening, the MAMGA Mammoth Parade will now start at 1 p.m. instead of 2 p.m. The Order of Myths parade will now start at 5 p.m., on a modified route. The ...

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2026 begins on February 7 and runs through April 4. The event brings a global carnival vibe to ...

A year after establishing new policies to ensure the safety and wellbeing of horses, riders and spectators during Mardi Gras ...

Editor's note: Many parades in New Orleans have been either canceled or rescheduled due to severe weather in the area. Mardi Gras is almost over. Beginning as a religious holiday observed prior to the ...