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2. What is Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras is a celebration with crowds of people, parades, music, costume wearing, and trinket throwing.

3. How did Mardi Gras get to the United States? Mardi Gras was brought to the United States by the French people. New Orleans is the most famous place that celebrates Mardi Gras.

4. Where else is Mardi Gras celebrated? Beside New Orleans, Mardi Gras is celebrated in southern Italy, France, Belgium, Biloxi, Ms., Houma, La., and here in Thibodaux to name a few places.

5. Mardi Gras is a French word, what does it mean? Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday”. Some Catholics eat everything they wish on this day to prepare for the Lenten season. The season ends on Easter Sunday.

6. What are the colors of Mardi Gras? The colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green, and gold. What is the meaning of each color? Purple represents justice, green represents faith, and gold represents power.

7. What are some symbols of Mardi Gras? floats doubloons masks beads music crowds bands purple, green, & gold king & queen King cake

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