Why isn't Mardi Gras on the same day? Mardi Gras falls on a different date each year because it is based on a system that revolves around Easter, which also doesn't occur on the same day every year.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — A Make-A-Wish child from Scott served as honorary Grand Marshal in the Krewe of Rio parade. Ana Alleman is seven years old and was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis just six ...