Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans. But the Big Easy isn’t the only place that knows how to put on a party when it comes to celebrating this age-old extravaganza!
Mardi Gras (aka Fat Tuesday, aka Shrove Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Christian Lent season leading up to Easter. During Lent, people traditionally fasted or gave up something such as drinking, eating certain foods, or enjoying other indulgences. So that means a happy Mardi Gras is the last chance to fatten up and enjoy these things before abandoning them for the next several weeks. Mardi Gras festivities are strongest in traditionally Catholic countries and parts of the U.S. where the Church has held prominence in the local culture.
Here’s our take on 11 of the biggest celebrations outside New Orleans. Happy Mardi Gras!
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