Mardi Gras is celebrated in different ways around the world. Some traditions include indulging in special sweets, dressing up ...

Mardi Gras begins Tuesday and Lent starts Wednesday, and here in mid-Michigan, that means plenty of paczki on the way to local bakeries, and no one celebrates like Krzysiak’s in Bay City.

What started as a one-day holiday has turned into weeks of festivals, parties and traditions. Here's what to know about Mardi ...