Saturday, January 31, 2026

Mardi Gras Day Also Known As Fat Tuesday

A little known or maybe not so little known fact is that Mardi Gras Day is French for Fat Tuesday. Mardi means Tuesday and Gras translates to Fat.

This is the last day where people indulge in food, drink and other vices before the Lenten season which begins the next day with Ash Wednesday. 

That's why I let folks who follow the Mardi Gras Girl Blog to get to New Orleans at least a week before the Big Day so they don't miss out on all the fun!

Photo credit: Ford Brackin / Pixabay

Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl
www.MardiGrasGirl.com

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Mardi Gras Day 2026 Falls On February 17

Well Folks it's almost that time again! Mardi Gras Day or Fat Tuesday, as its also called will be on February 17, 2026 this year.

Remember this is the LAST DAY of the Carnival Celebration so get to New Orleans at least a few days before. The next day is Ash Wednesday and start of Lent. So if you wait until then, NO more parties and parades for you until next year! LOL!



Sondra Carpenter

The Mardi Gras Girl

 

Monday, October 27, 2025

The Mardi Gras Girl Posing

My cousin took this shot of me in 2011, when we last went to NOLA for Mardi Gras. I told her I thought I looked like a super hero. She said she thought I looked more like a villain, but if I'm feeling super hero then go with it. :0)

This is probably the craziest picture of me yet. Thought I sent it before, but here it is now. Figured you'd enjoy it.

Want to share any Mardi Gras pics? Keep it clean folks! Share here as a comment.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl


Tuesday, October 21, 2025

The Mardi Gras Girl Is Back In Action

Yes Folks, missed the posting of Mardi Gras information for 2025, my apologies. 

Unfortunately I have been sick most of this year. Walking across the street and getting hit by a car will do that to ya! LOL! Can't make this stuff up! Between time in the hospital, then rehab, then physical therapy, I've had a lot of medical issues taking up my time. 

But I'm hanging in there, walking now and still alive! Just wanted to let my followers/audience know that there will be a lot more posts to come, so stay tuned and share this blog.

Appreciate you, take care and be safe.



Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl



Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Happy Mardi Gras Day 2024!

Happy Mardi Gras Day 2024! Once again the biggest parades with the Krewe of Zulu as well as the Krewe of Rex are rolling the the streets of Uptown New Orleans. Catch them now folks this is the last day of Carnival Season!

Check out the footage of the parades, click here!

Thanks for visiting stay tuned for Mardi Gras and New Orleans culture, music and much more.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

 

Monday, February 5, 2024

Mardi Gras Day 2024 Falls On February 13

Yep, Folks it's about that time again! Mardi Gras Day, AKA Fat Tuesday falls on February 13 for 2024. I'd say start getting ready but the fun is already going strong. The parties are rocking, the parades are getting started soon so get out there now!

Remember that Mardi Gras Day is that LAST day of the celebration. After that the next day is Ash Wednesday, time to go to church after all the the wildness of the Carnival Season.

Check out the Mardi Gras Parade Schedule, looks like they're starting on Wednesday, February 7. So get there if you can, there's nothing else like it!

Please feel free to post questions or comments, thanks for stopping by!


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Happy Mardi Gras Day 2023!

Hey Folks! It's that time again! It's Mardi Gras Day! This is the LAST day of the Carnival Season, so if you haven't already get your party on today!

Check out the video that gives you a taste of the Mardi Gras parade experience. Featuring the krewes of Zulu, Femme Fatale, Oshun and more. 


Enjoy! Feel free to leave comments below.


Sondra Carpenter
The Mardi Gras Girl