Mardi Gras February 25, 2020 11:05 am

Mardi Gras Underway in New Orleans Before Lent

Mardi Gras is officially underway in New Orleans. The Fat Tuesday celebration draws more than 1.5 million visitors each year. One of the nation’s biggest parties, Mardi Gras marks a traditional time of excess before the fasting season of Lent begins.

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