What is the translation of Mardi Gras?

I've never been to Mardi Gras, I'd love to go sometime.

Mary J., if you want drunken crowds it's a blasting

French Catholic influence to celebrate before 40 days of Lent and fasting begin on Ash Wednesday.

Mary J., Mardi Gras is a blast and so is carnival in Rio, held at the same time. Just make sure you watch your belongings in Rio

Hank, San Antonio has a week of festivals, concerts and parades, too. The night parades are very beautiful. There are river barges downtown that serve sit down, fancy meals on board.

Mary J., Me too ✋.

it is from french.

I always thought Mardi Gras was a take on Carnival from South America

Mardi Gras is a fun event. but too crowed!!