Mardi Gras: Fast facts about Fat Tuesday

Traditionally, Mardi Gras — a direct translation from French meaning "Fat Tuesday" — refers to the last night practicing Christians can binge on greasy, fatty foods in preparation for Lent and the six weeks of fasting that culminate with Easter. In

Cold, rainy weather is in store for those headed to New Orleans for the Mardi Gras holiday on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.

Traditionally, Mardi Gras — a direct translation from French meaning "Fat Tuesday" — refers to the last night practicing Christians can binge on greasy, fatty foods in preparation for Lent and the six weeks of fasting that culminate with Easter. In

The city of Chicago is turning 177-years-old and is having a Mardi Gras themed birthday party. Everyone is invited to attend the party today at Daley Plaza. From 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. there will be music and food trucks, so you 

Cold, rainy weather is in store for those headed to New Orleans for the Mardi Gras holiday on Tuesday, March 4, 2014.