Mardi Gras

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by Carol M. Highsmith

/ Public domain

Day before Ash Wednesday

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Mardi Gras in New Orleans is an iconic and lively celebration that takes place annually in the city, culminating on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. Known for its vibrant parades, colorful floats, and spirited revelry, Mardi Gras attracts thousands of visitors from around the world to the streets of New Orleans. The festivities feature elaborate costumes, lively music, and the throwing of beads, trinkets, and other treasures from the floats to eager parade-goers. Traditional foods like king cake, a sweet pastry with a hidden trinket inside, are enjoyed throughout the celebration.