Fat Tuesday

Mardi Gras was in full-swing in Basile, Louisiana and one Lake Charles TV station found out how much fun it can be in Evangeline Parish on "Fat Tuesday".

Revelers in Louisiana will have more time for Mardi Gras celebrations in 2025 as the date for next year's party has been revealed.

Think of them as a single serve King Cake without the parental obligation of finding the baby.

The people in Louisiana are some of the greatest people you will ever meet, but the people you meet in Louisiana on Mardi Gras day, well, that's a different story.

www.mardigrasday.com The Big Easy is gearing up for the 312th Mardi Gras! Fat Tuesday is right around the corner, so get your travel plans done now. More than 60 parades are scheduled to roll through the Greater New Orleans area in the coming month, many of which will run simultaneously.

By: Piecework Productions/ Getty ImagesIt's time for the Purple, Green and Gold to shine.  Barricades start lining the streets of New Orleans and Lafayette this week.  King Cakes, Costumes, Royalty & Krewes, Courier de Mardi Gras, Lundi Gras, Fat Tuesday Festivities, Parades and Beads, Beads and More Beads!!!!!