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What does Mardi Gras mean

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Mardi Gras is Shrove Tuesday and is often observed in New Orleans with parades and festivities. It is also known as fat Tuesday.

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Description: Shrove Tuesday often observed (as in New Orleans) with parades and festivities

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Mardi Gras is Shrove Tuesday and is often observed in New Orleans with parades and festivities. It is also known as fat Tuesday.

Apr 05 2009, 01:58pm | Source: mardi gras - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary | www.merriam-webster.com

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," which is the day before Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent). Thanks for using ChaCha!

Jan 22 2009, 03:54pm | Source: Mardi Gras Outlet: About Mardi Gras | www.mardigrasoutlet.com
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