6 hours ago · Here's what to know about Mardi Gras 2026. What is Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras is a festival day filled with celebration, one day before the start of Lent in Christian tradition, according to the Old ...

Mardi Gras 2026 is on Tuesday, February 17, celebrating for Christians the feast before the fast that starts on Ash Wednesday.

Jan 8, 2026 · Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, will be celebrated on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. The holiday marks the culmination of the Carnival season, which begins on Jan. 6. Fat Tuesday is a …

2 days ago · Unlike most holidays that fall on the same day each year, Mardi Gras’s date changes. Here are the details on when to celebrate Mardi Gras 2026.

Dec 5, 2025 · This means that Mardi Gras is a movable holiday that can take place in either February or March. In 2026, Mardi Gras will be celebrated on Tuesday, February 17.

New Orleans 2026 Mardi Gras Parade Schedule NEW ORLEANS, La. (Jan. 21, 2026) — New Orleans is hosting more than 30 colorful Mardi Gras parades during the 2026 Carnival season leading up to …

Explore the official 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule in New Orleans. Discover dates, routes, and top krewes for the ultimate Carnival experience.

Mardi Gras 2026 in New Orleans -- All the parades, with times, maps and details. The big party starts on Jan. 6 and continues through Feb. 17.

Jan 6, 2026 · Mardi Gras season officially begins on Jan. 6, or Twelfth Night, and lasts until it culminates on Fat Tuesday. Here are the dates to know this year.

Jan 6, 2026 · Find the complete 2026 Mardi Gras parade schedule, including dates, times and locations across New Orleans, Metairie, Slidell, Uptown and surrounding parishes.