For Poles in Las Vegas and around the world, it’s not Fat Tuesday; it’s Pączki Day

Pre-Lenten celebrations come in many varieties — think Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Carnival and Shrove Tuesday. But for many Polish Americans and pastry connoisseurs alike, including in the Las Vegas Valley, today is the day to savor a decadent doughnut-like snack that pays homage to a centuries-old homeland tradition.