Here's what we know about the upcoming dates and more for Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Ash Wednesday and Easter: Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox ...

On Fat Tuesday, revelers embrace the opposite: a celebration of excess. It’s a time to enjoy all the things they plan to give up during Lent, from feasting and partying to other indulgent habits.

Mardi Gras marks the end of the pre-Lenten season, while Fat Tuesday is a feast day before the fasting season of Lent begins. Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

It's Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday — time to kick off the 2025 Easter season, followed by Ash Wednesday which will give way to the start of the Lent.. Unlike many other holidays, the dates of ...

Fat Tuesday 2025 is on Tuesday, March 4, marking the end of the pre-Lenten season. Historically, on Fat Tuesday, the custom is to use all the fats in the home before Lent in preparation for ...

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, is Fastnacht Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras and National Pancake Day. Traditionally, it was the last day to use up all the sugar, butter and ...

Fat Tuesday is the final day of Carnival season, taking place the day before the start of Lent. The name comes from the literal English translation of the French phrase "Mardi Gras".

Fat Tuesday is the culmination of the Carnival season and the day before the start of Lent. It’s marked with parades, balls and celebrations.