Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

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Mardi Gras, celebrated for its vibrant parades, elaborate costumes, and indulgent festivities, has deep historical and ...

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People gather for the start of the Society of Saint Anne’s parade on Mardi Gras Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2025 in New Orleans.

The celebrations this year were dampened due to weather concerns, but people still came out in New Orleans to party.

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The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.