A waiter holds a glass of champing for Rex, King of Carnival, Michael W. Kearney, before his toast during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, is a celebration traditionally held before the observance of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Christian Lenten season.
{"Image ImageDescription": "NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 9:   A waiter holds a glass of champing for Rex, King of Carnival, Michael W. Kearney, before his toast during Mardi Gras day on February 9, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, is a celebration traditionally held before the observance of Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Christian Lenten season. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)", "Image Copyright": "2015 Getty Images"}