It goes by many names: Fat Tuesday, Fastnacht Day, Pączki Day or Carnival. It's Mardi Gras, and while there are many ways to celebrate the holiday, it's a time to fill up and party for the next day we ...

North Alabama is in the spirit of Mardi Gras this year. While it originated in Mobile, it is making its way up north. While Huntsville is having several events to celebrate the holiday, many smaller ...

Grab your beads, put on a mask, wear some green, purple and gold and, as the Cajuns say, laissez les bons temps rouler. Let the good times roll, it's Mardi Gras. It's a time of food, parades and ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Chef Gaye Sandoz is known for her cajun cuisine, and we have a treat today! We get to celebrate Mardi Gras with her on LETN! Check out some of her amazing recipes and how you ...

Two worlds collide as Fat Tuesday and Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, fall on the same day. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, marks the festive holidays, both celebrating new beginnings. Fat ...

Mardi Gras is on Feb. 17 this year, and many people around the world will celebrate the festive holiday with parades and parties. The holiday is especially popular in countries with large Roman ...

As we celebrate Fat Tuesday, staring Ash Wednesday and 40 days of Lent straight in the face, it’s a good time to remember, reflect and, possibly, make sure you have money for bail, as the usually ...

Mardi Gras, means “Fat Tuesday” in French, is the final day of the Carnival season and the last day before the start of the 40-day Lenten season. People party and eat fatty foods such as King Cake, ...

In 2026, the holidays of Fat Tuesday and Lunar New Year both fall on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Lunar New Year ...