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

Beads, flowers, freedom, happiness! Mardi Gras is celebrated in New Orleans every year. What is the "Fat Tuesday" and the history behind the holiday?

Mardi Gras has a winning way of Mardi-Gras-ing well ahead of Fat Tuesday, but Mardi-Gras-ers beyond New Orleans don't always know where to go to rock their feathery masks and enjoy some ...

While the dates and exact celebrations of Carnival vary by location, the United States celebrates Mardi Gras beginning 10 days before Shrove Tuesday, also called “Pancake Tuesday” or “Pancake Day,” ...

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