Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a celebration that takes place before the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras took its name from the French word for “Fat Tuesday” (Mardi Gras en Francais). Fat Tuesday is set to be the last day of the Carnival season which begins on November 11th. The celebrations typically include lavish costumes and floats, drinking, and lots of dancing.
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