When is Mardi Gras held?

Mardi Gras, also known as Shrove Tuesday, refers to the events of the final day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday falls 46 days before Easter Sunday, meaning that Fat Tuesday's exact date changes every year but always occurs between February 3 and March 9.

In 2023, Mardi Gras falls on February 21.