Mardi Gras
Today is Mardi Gras! Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) is the last day of the Carnival season—a period of raucous merry-making in the weeks leading up to Lent. In countries all across the world, people will traditionally celebrate with extravagant festivals, parades, and feasts. They will don costumes, dance in the streets, and binge on decadent desserts.
The two most famous Mardi Gras celebrations take place in Venice, Italy and New Orleans, Louisiana. At the Carnevale di Venezia the most important event is the contest for the best mask, which is judged by a panel of international fashion designers. Most years in New Orleans, the festivities revolve around the Mardi Gras parades, which are organized by secret societies known as “krewes.” The members of these societies design the elaborate floats and ride them during the event, tossing beads to the crowd below.
To celebrate Mardi Gras, enjoy some delicious king cake, send a free Mardi Gras eCard, or don an exotic Venetian Mardi Gras mask! Joie de vivre!
- March 04, 2025 is also Learn What Your Name Means Day | National Grammar Day | National Pound Cake Day | Ramadan
- March is International Ideas Month | National Celery Month | National Craft Month | National Frozen Food Month | National Peanut Month | National Women's History Month
- This week is Celebrate Your Name Week | Chocolate Chip Cookie Week | National Cheerleading Week | Teen Tech Week | Pet Sitters Week
