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Mardi Gras 2008


Large float with King of the Carnival riding atop in New Orleans, Louisiana Mardi gras celebrations.
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Mardi Gras
Tuesday February 5
-16 years, -2 months, -19 days
or -5923 days

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Ash Wednesday
Wednesday February 6
-16 years, -2 months, -18 days
or -5922 days

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Valentines Day
Thursday February 14
-16 years, -2 months, -10 days
or -5914 days

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Presidents Day
Monday February 18
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Mardi Gras for the year 2008 is celebrated/ observed on Tuesday, February 5th.


Mardi Gras known as Shrove Tuesday or Fat Tuesday falls annually on the day before Ash Wednesday (start of Lent). The word "Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday" in the French language. Celebrations include festivals, parades, dancing and feasting before the fasting starting on Ash Wednesday

Days to Mardi Gras 2008

Tuesday, February 5th is day number 36 of the 2008 calendar year with -16 years, -2 months, -19 days until Mardi Gras 2008.


Mardi Gras
Name(s):Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday
Type:Observance, Christian
When:Tuesday before Ash Wednesday start of Lent

Dates for Mardi Gras

HolidayDateDays to Go
Mardi Gras 2023 Tuesday, February 21, 2023 -428
Mardi Gras 2024 Tuesday, February 13, 2024 -71
Mardi Gras 2025 Tuesday, March 04, 2025 314
Mardi Gras 2026 Tuesday, February 17, 2026 664
Mardi Gras 2027 Tuesday, February 09, 2027 1021
Mardi Gras 2028 Tuesday, February 29, 2028 1406


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