Mardi Gras Celebrations: A Worldwide Extravaganza Spanning Cultures and Time
New Orleans, Louisiana – The celebration of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday in French, is observed by millions of people around the globe and is often referred to as Carnival. While these terms are often used interchangeably, Mardi Gras signifies one day, while Carnival encompasses the whole season, starting with the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th. During the carnival season, many places hold weeks-long extravaganzas complete with parades featuring colorful floats, …