Mardi Gras Holidays
Mardi Gras is one of the largest pre-lent festivals around. It's a French term that literally means "Fat Tuesday" and is always held on the Tuesday that proceeds Ash Wednesday. Another name for Fat Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. New Orleans hosts the largest Mardi Gras celebration and Rio De Janeiro hosts a similarly huge festival known as Carnaval. Many other cities around the world host their own Mardi Gras celebration. Sites listed in this category are suitable for visitors of all ages, but designed primarily for adult visitors. Sites provide material related to Mardi Gras, including historical background, articles, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans. Sites especially for children are listed in Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Holidays_and_Celebrations/Mardi_Gras/.
Top: Society: Holidays: Mardi Gras
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Mardi Gras Links and News - News and pictures of Mardi Gras around the world.
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Mardi Gras Tidbits - Author's first impressions of Mardi Gras in 1996, some favorite links, a message board, and information about the current Mardi Gras.
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Fiesta Tropicale - South Florida's Mardi Gras - A weekend of music in downtown Hollywood. Includes schedule, parade and ticket information, photos from past celebrations, and accommodations information.
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Mardi Gras, from Life in the USA - Provides brief description of the holiday.
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Heather's Happy Mardi Gras - Includes top ten tips for celebrating Mardi Gras.
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Mardi Gras Galveston - Official site includes a schedule of events as well as a history of the event in the Texas city. Purchase tickets online.
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Mardi Gras on the Net - Features history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, and coloring sheets.
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Mardi Gras Digest - Regional news and information on Mardi Gras. Updated all year with features for the Carnival industry.
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Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrovetide - Some history behind this holiday.
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The Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras - Learn about the Catholic roots of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Also has free Mardi Gras e-cards.
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