Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday in French, is a celebration that starts on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It is observed by millions all around the world and is often referred to as Carnival.

Mardi Gras 2014 is wrapping up with a bang in New Orleans with today's Fat Tuesday celebrations. The party's been as wild as ever this year, before the self-denial season of Lent begins.

Universal Orlando's Mardi Gras festival is included with park admission ... There were also lots of Easter eggs for longtime fans and throwback photos to past festivals. My favorite part was ...