What date is Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do Catholics celebrate? What we know from paczkis and king cakes to Holy Week.

In Metro Detroit, the focus is on Polish paczki, and bakeries from all backgrounds roll out the lard and sugar for fruit- and custard-filled confections. Polish bakeries are well-stocked, of course, but even the area's many Italian bakeries get in on the fun with the now-popular and expected cannoli paczki.

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

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.

Even though we're not in Louisiana, we can still celebrate Mardi Gras here in Los Angeles! Laissez les bon temps rouler