Mardi Gras
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Celebrations in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Also calledFat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday
TypeChristian, Cultural
SignificanceCelebration period before fasting season of Lent
CelebrationsParades, parties
DateDay before Ash Wednesday, 47 days before Easter, 2 days after Shrove Sunday
2021 date16 February
2022 date1 March
2023 date21 February
2024 date13 February
FrequencyAnnual
Related toShrove Tuesday, Carnival, Shrove Monday, Shrovetide, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Užgavėnės, Maslenitsa,