See Colorful Mardi Gras Traditions Around the World

Happy Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, and Fat Tuesday! Lent begins tomorrow, on Ash Wednesday, so today people around the world are celebrating (and have been celebrating all month) with Carnival events, parades, and general merriment and indulgences on Mardi Gras, French for "Fat Tuesday." So get in on the fun and the culture with a peek at the world celebrating Mardi Gras season and learn about the traditions of France, Italy, Brazil, and more!