AKA Name | Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #Mardigras2023 |
Related Hashtags | #Mardigras |
2023 Date | 21 February 2023 |
2024 Date | 13 February 2024 |
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![]() Mardi Gras HistoryMardi Gras marks the end of the Carnival season which is a period observed by many Roman Catholics. It starts at Epiphany on January 6 and ends on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is the last day before lent, which is a solemn period observed by prayer, repentance, fasting, and moderation. It is often associated with lavish Carnival-like celebrations. Mardi Gras has been celebrated in the U.S since 1699. The first parade was in 1857 through the city streets of New Orleans. Top Tweets for Mardi Gras -
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Mardi Gras References and Related Siteswww.history.com: Roots of Mardi Gras www.neworleans.com: New Orleans Mardi-Gras | ||