What is the date of Mardi Gras for 2022?

Mardi Gras is one of the most iconic celebrations of all time. Colorful beads. Vibrant parades. Hurricane cocktails. The holiday, which is celebrated around the world, gets the most fanfare in cities like New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro. There, revelers attend parties and balls throughout the Carnival season, and tourists pour in to join the festivities. But no matter how much you love Mardi Gras, it can sometimes be difficult to get the dates right. After all, the holiday takes place on a different day each year — although it always falls on a Tuesday. Ahead, we've outlined Mardi Gras' dates for 2022 and beyond, plus a few interesting facts about the festive holiday and how it will be celebrated amid the coronavirus pandemic.

When is Mardi Gras 2022?

Mardi Gras changes dates each year because it is connected to Easter, which also changes dates each year. Mardi Gras always falls exactly 47 days before Easter. This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. However, the Carnival season is much longer than just one day. Each year, Carnival begins on January 6, or the Feast of the Epiphany in the Christian faith. The season ends on Mardi Gras, which is always the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of the Lenten season in the Christian faith. That means that this year, Carnival runs from January 6 to March 1, 2022.

What is Mardi Gras?

The name Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, so called because it is the last day of feasting before the sacrifices and fasting that define the Christian season of Lent. But despite the fact that the holiday is associated with the Christian faith, everyone can participate. In New Orleans, the entire city does. Different clubs, or krewes, host parades and masked balls in the weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, and the holiday is renowned for merry-making and fun.

Will Mardi Gras festivities be canceled again this year?

Since Mardi Gras is a religious holiday, the day itself cannot be canceled. However, last year, the City of New Orleans decided not to have its popular Mardi Gras parades.

For 2022, the official Mardi Gras parade schedule has been released and it seems, as of right now, all events will continue to take place. However, some parade routes have been altered, according to the City of New Orleans' website. Also, the city's requirement to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for indoor activities will remain in effect.

When is Mardi Gras next year?

Here is when Mardi Gras will fall in the coming years:

• 2023: February 21
• 2024: February 13
• 2025: March 4

Juliana is a writer, editor and SEO strategist with over six years' of experience on the editorial staffs of publications including Reader's Digest, Best Life and Good Housekeeping. She covers everything from holiday and home to travel and food, and lives in New York City, where she can often be found at hot yoga or raiding the candy aisle at CVS.

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