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The simple answer is that it is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. If you are Catholic or understand Ash Wednesday then you will know that it is the beginning of Lent when you give up most pleasures and excesses. Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) was when you went out and did all your excesses. Hope this helps.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoThe purpose ofMardi Gras
is to partake of food, drink and fun before the beginning of fasting for the Catholic holiday Lent.
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What celebration is like mardi gras?
Mardi gras
Which United States city is most famous for it's Mardi Gras celebration?
New Orleans, Louisiana is famous for it's Mardi Gras celebration.
This state host a huge Mardi Gras celebration every year?
Louisiana hosts a huge Mardi Gras celebration every year in New Orleans.
Where do they celebrate Mardi Gras at?
Mardi Gras is a celebration most notably held in New Orleans, Louisiana
What are usually thrown from floats in a Mardi Gras celebration?
Beads
What is the world famous celebration in New Orleans?
Mardi Gras.
When was New Orleans first Mardi Gras celebration?
1873
Would like a example of a thesis statement for mardi gras?
While Mardi Gras is a fun celebration it also has a great historical backgound!
What is the year of the recorded celebration of Mardi Gras in America?
1937
Why do you have Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a day of celebration before the season of Lent begins the next day, Ash Wednesday.
When is the Gulf Coast's Mardi Gras celebration in Mississippi?
Mardi Gras will be celebrated in several cities along the Mississippi Gulf Coast prior to the big day's celebration in Biloxi, Mississippi on March 08, 2011.
What other celebration is Mardi Gras like?
a carnival in Brazil is like mardigras
