If you’ve been wondering when is mardi gras this year, the celebration you’ve heard about in New Orleans, Mobile, Galveston, and cities across the Gulf Coast officially lands on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. That date marks Fat Tuesday, the grand finale of the Carnival season that leads up to the start of Lent, a period … Continue reading When Is Mardi Gras This Year? Your Complete Guide to the 2026 Carnival Celebration