About National Pancake Day
February 24, 2009

Known also as Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day dates back 
several centuries to when the English prepped for fasting during Lent. 
Strict rules prohibited the eating of all dairy products during Lent, so 
pancakes were made to use up the supply of eggs, milk, butter and other 
dairy products…hence the name Pancake Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday.

Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP has 
raised nearly two million dollars to support charities in the 
communities in which it operates. With your help, we hope to raise 
$1,000,000 for Children’s Miracle Network in 2009!

Find an IHOP in TX:
http://ihop.know-where.com/ihop/region/US/TX.html

http://www.ihoppancakeday.com/
Join IHOP to celebrate National Pancake Day on Tuesday, February 24, 
2009. From 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., we’ll give you one free short stack 
(three) of our famous buttermilk pancakes.* All we ask is that you 
consider making a donation to support local children’s hospitals through 
Children’s Miracle Network, or other local charities.