Mardi Gras

Want to learn more about Mardi Gras this year? Also called Fat Tuesday, this indulgent day of feasting and celebration occurs the day before Lent begins.

Get our symbols guide to find out what the symbols of this holiday are, what they mean, and why they’re so important. Each one has special meaning for this day.

Below you’ll also find out why purple, green and gold are the colors associated with Mardi Gras, and what they symbolize for this holiday.

Learn about the parades, king cakes, krewes (and their signature throws), Flambeaux and the history of this day. Below are so many fascinating Fat Tuesday facts to discover and share.