Large float with King of the Carnival riding atop in New Orleans, Louisiana Mardi gras celebrations.Mardi Gras for the year 2025 is celebrated/ observed on Tuesday, March 4th.
Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday or sometimes called Shrove Tuesday falls the day before Ash Wednesday which is the start of Lent for Christians. The day includes festivals with lots of eating prior to the fast starting the next day.
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| Mardi Gras | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday |
| Type: | Observance, Christian |
| When: | Tuesday before Ash Wednesday start of Lent |
How many days to Mardi Gras 2025?
Tuesday, March 4th is the 62 day of the 2025 calendar year with 6 years, 4 months, 11 days until the celebration/ observance of Mardi Gras 2025.
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