When you think of the famous New Orleans celebration of Mardi Gras, images of colorful beads, intricate masquerade masks, or delicious, yellow-and-purple king cakes may come to mind. But part of what ...

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If you want to unearth the history and origins of Mardi Gras, the iconic Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start ...

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