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Mardi Gras (UK: / ˌ m ɑːr d i ˈ ɡ r ɑː /, US: / ˈ m ɑːr d i ɡ r ɑː /; [1] [2] also known as Shrove Tuesday) is the final day of Carnival (also known as Shrovetide or Fastelavn); it thus falls on the day before the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday. [3] New Orleans made Mardi Gras famous, but it's not the only place where carnival is celebrated. In the U.S., cities like Mobile, Alabama and Galveston, Texas have their own traditions. Numerous countries with a Christian heritage also host pre-Lenten festivals. Belgium Mardi Gras is a festive day celebrated in France on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), which marks the close of the pre-Lenten season. The French name Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, from the custom of using all the fats in the home before Lent. Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday and popular cultural phenomenon that dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. It's most famously celebrated with parades in New Orleans The main event during Mardi Gras in Cajun Country is the traditional "courir," or run, which is led by the "capitaine" of Mardi Gras. During the run, participants are dressed in traditional But Mardi Gras history actually extends all the way back to the days before Christianity in Ancient Rome, and has roots in pagan spring festivals. As with most other holidays with a deep heritage, the traditions and customs of Mardi Gras evolved as it moved through countries, continents, and centuries and became the raucous, joy-filled Les Gilles de Binche celebrating Mardi Gras in Binche, Belgium. Mark Renders/Stringer/Getty Images 4. Binche, Belgium. Celebrated south of Brussels in Belgium’s Hainaut province from March 2-4, the Carnival of Binche centers on the area’s unique folklore. You may have seen its concluding March of the Gilles, which takes place on Mardi Gras. Why is Mardi Gras celebrated? Mardi Gras is celebrated in many countries around the world, though mainly in places with large Roman Catholic populations. It's believed that Mardi Gras emerged from the wild ancient Roman festivals of Saturnalia and Lupercalia. These pagan celebrations involved days of feasting, masquerading, dancing, and drinking. Differences get bigger. In Mardi Gras' early days in Louisiana, the differences in the city and rural towns weren't so stark. Between 1700 and 1800s, most celebrations in New Orleans were just The origins of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras traces its roots to ancient Roman festivals like Saturnalia, which involved feasting and revelry. With the advent of Christianity, these traditions were adapted into Carnival—a period of indulgence before the austerity of Lent. Mardi Gras specifically refers to the day before Ash Wednesday, when people Rooted in French medieval history and brought to Louisiana in the 19th century, Courir de Mardi Gras has many rituals that come together in a celebration on Fat Tuesday. It's commonly referred to as "the real Mardi Gras." The main event in a Cajun Country Mardi Gras is the traditional courir or “run” led by the capitaine of the Mardi Gras Plan your visit to Houma, and experience the joy, tradition, and culture of our unforgettable Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to ExploreHouma.com for parade updates, route details, and everything you need to make the most of Mardi Gras 2025. Houma, it’s your time to shine—Mardi Gras season is here! Let’s celebrate Bayou Country style! Mardi Gras Murder is the fourth book in the Cajun Country Murder Mystery series. It's Mardi Gras season in Pelican, Louisiana and the preparations are under way when an unidentified dead body turns up behind a popular B&B. Maggie Crozat, whose parents own the B&B, is determined to investigate on her own and find out who the dead man is and what When Mardi Gras hits Cajun Country, the bayou revelers trade in their lavish floats for horses. And rather than throwing baubles and toys, the maskers amuse the families with their antics and dances. These are the traditions of le courir du Mardi Gras and this year Marianne and Claude get to witness them firsthand. -- From the Publisher Mardi Gras Parade Come and enjoy Vernon Parish, Louisiana's Legend Country. Come catch parade throws and a great time at the Mardi Gras Parade, held the Saturday before Fat Tuesday at 2pm. Forty Niner Country Club 12000 E. Tanque Verde Rd. From 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 4, the Country Club is serving Mardi Gras specials, including a limited-time cocktail. “We’re bringing the flavors of New Orleans straight to your plate! Below is a list of other country songs that mention Mardi Gras but were never released as singles (basically, something you wouldn't have heard on the radio). Brooks & Dunn - "She Likes to Get Out of Town" Chase Rice - "You Ain't Livin' Yet" Dierks Bentley - "Mardi Gras" Joe Nichols - "Take Me Out of Tampa" Rascal Flatts - "Play" The term "Mardi Gras" is commonly used to refer to the entire Carnival season, but Mardi Gras (a.k.a. "Fat Tuesday") is actually just a one day, pre-Lent party. When is Mardi Gras? The 63rd Annual Saddle Tramp Riders Club/Church Point Courir de Mardi Gras will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Our full day event is one fluid route, but is comprised of a traditional Courir de Mardi Gras (Country Route) (8am-1:00pm),and a Parade down Main Street in the Town of Church Point (1pm-3:30pm). The Courir will stop at several Farmhouses along the route to collect ingredients for Kingsland Kicks Off the Festivities with the K-BAY Mardi Gras Festival. The Mardi Gras magic commences in Kingsland, just fifteen minutes from downtown St. Marys, with the K-BAY Mardi Gras Festival. This two-day festival on Friday, February 28th, and Saturday, March 1st, is a must-attend event for anyone looking to celebrate Mardi Gras.
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