From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of the start of the Lenten season.

Fat Tuesday is March 4. Here are all the top spots around the city where you’ll find the delicious Polish pastry.

This Paczki Day or Fat Tuesday in metro Detroit will see prices up and some places opting out, but also plenty of unique takes on the Polish pastry.

Fat Tuesday is a staple of every culinary calendar, but you may have a harder time getting your hands on a tasty paczki this year. (Feb. 28, 2025)

Bakeries across Metro Detroit are getting ready for a rush of paczki shoppers next week looking for a Fat Tuesday treat. Why it matters: Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent — 40 days of pre-Easter prayer and reflection when Christians traditionally forgo indulgences like sweets.

This semla recipe will provide you with lightly sweet buns filled with hidden almond marzipan below the mounds of gorgeous whipped cream! They are a delicious way to celebrate Fat Tuesday with a Swedish twist!

W hether or not you plan on observing the Christian season of Lent, celebrating Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday) is a great excuse to chow down on some desserts. In the past, Lent mean