Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the ...

1. "Mardi Gras" translates directly to "Fat Tuesday." 2. Mardi Gras is the final day of carnival celebrations before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. 3. Most carnival celebrations last three days ...

The Krewe of Harambee will host its annual Coronation event on August 9th to introduce its new Silver Court Royalty and kick off the Mardi Gras season.

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Mardi Gras, meaning 'Fat Tuesday' in French, is marked on Shrove Tuesday (the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday), and was initially celebrated by European Christians to mark the beginning of Lent and ...

Mardi Gras began in medieval Europe in Rome, slowly making its way to France. Eventually, the tradition made its way through the colonies until 1699, when the French Canadians arrived in what ...

What does Fat Tuesday mean? What about Mardi Gras' meaning? Mardi Gras is a tradition that dates back thousands of years to pagan celebrations of spring and fertility, according to History.com.

The Mardi Gras season known as " Carnival " commences Monday, Jan. 6, around two months ahead of the annual Mardi Gras Day. The French holiday maintains a presence in the U.S. with Americans holding ...