Mardi Gras New York 2024. Mardi gras (french for fat tuesday) is a carnival celebration that takes place the day before. This year, mardi gras falls on february 13, 2024—but you can catch parades, festivals, and celebrations starting weeks before the big day and, in some locations, the party even keeps going through the spring.

6, the 12th day after christmas, and continues until mardi gras, which is the final day of feasting, drinking and revelry before ash wednesday and the fasting associated. If this year’s carnival felt short, get ready for the 2024 season to go by in a flash.