Thursday, 31 Oct 2024

Mardi Gras Fast Facts

Mardi Gras Fast Facts
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Here's a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

February 13, 2024 - Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday).

January 6 - Carnival season celebrations begin on this date each year, continuing through midnight on Fat Tuesday.

Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is also known as Shrove Tuesday.

Mardi Gras Day is the last day of Carnival season.

Carnivals include balls, parties and parades with floats and costumed dancers.

The colors of Mardi Gras are purple (justice), gold (power) and green (faith).

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