Mardi Gras 2025 will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a Christian holiday that marks the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and penance that leads up to Easter.
Mardi Gras is a popular holiday in many parts of the world, especially in New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is known for its elaborate Mardi Gras parades, which feature colorful floats, marching bands, and costumed revelers. Mardi Gras is also a time for feasting and merrymaking, and many people enjoy eating traditional Mardi Gras foods such as king cake, gumbo, and jambalaya.