Mardi Gras Fun Facts. 1. "Mardi Gras" translates directly to "Fat Tuesday." 2. Mardi Gras is the final day of carnival celebrations before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.

On Sunday, we presented the first 15 facts — followed by an additional five on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Now, we’re on to the next five. Here are facts Nos. 31-35.