mardi gras

Happy Fat Tuesday!  We've all heard about Mardi Gras but how much do you really know about this celelbration?  I've got five fun fast facts for you to impress your friends on this Fat Tuesday.

You don't have to be in New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras on Fat Tuesday. Watch all the action on several live webcams.

Thank you again for attending the Mardi Gras Party last Saturday at Hotel Utica.  Congratulations to the following winners from the night: Debra Paternoster -  Oneida Company Basket Frank Gentile – Atlantic City Trip Robert Bouck – Scentsy Basket Scott Belair – Joes Jerky Basket Anthony Maggio –2 charming ladys basket Eileen Dennison - Candy Jar Confections Basket   Coming soon, it's our next big

The king cake is a traditional Mardi Gras food. It is usually a ring-shaped pastry, sometimes filled with cheese or jelly and sprinkled with the colors of Mardi Gras. It began as an Epiphany treat, celebrating the arrival of the Three Wise Men to the stable where Jesus was born. Oh, and it’s delicious.

Next Tuesday is a big day…literally. This year, February 21st is Mardi Gras, or translated, Fat Tuesday. The day we all party down and do all kinds of sinful things before giving it all up for Lent. Yes, even the dogs.