What is Fat Tuesday?  Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, is the festive culmination of Carnival season, celebrated on the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.

Rooted in traditions that date back centuries, Fat Tuesday is a day of indulgence, revelry, and feasting before the period of fasting and penance during Lent.

In various cultures, Fat Tuesday is a time for communities to come together, enjoy rich and decadent foods, and embrace the spirit of merriment and excess before the more reflective and disciplined season of Lent begins. It’s a joyous occasion that signifies the last hurrah before the solemnity of the Easter season.