The grand finale of Mardi Gras 2025 came Shrove Tuesday evening with the traditional Meeting of the Courts of the Mistick Krewe of Comus and Rex during the Comus bal

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of the start of the Lenten season.

Everyone is keeping their eyes on the skies in New Orleans as severe weather on the horizon could put a damper on the finale of Mardi Gras celebrations.

Benny Lipson’s one-man Broadway Brass Band makes catchy, funky versions of show tunes, as well as the occasional Jewish song.

Mardi Gras is one of the best celebrations of the year. Between the masks, the music, the beads and the king cake, few festive occasions can measure up to how much we let loose during Carnival season.

Growing up, I loved my mother's traditional Guyanese pancakes but often was unsure why they were even called pancakes, as they barely resembled the American form. Today, I have renewed appreciation for her efforts and the tradition she continued.

Get ready to celebrate Fasnacht Day, or Shrove Tuesday, with this family recipe for Pennsylvania Dutch fasnachts from Lancaster Farming's Food and Family Editor .

PANCAKE Tuesday is one of the best days of the year – but what the flip is it all about? Officially known as Shrove Tuesday, it is the time of year when people around the world whip up

Shrove Tuesday - now better known as Pancake Tuesday - is most significant in all cultures that observe the Lenten period. It’s also known as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras in France, Brazil and New Orlean