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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, or Carnival, is a celebration held before Lent, known for parades, music and colourful costumes. New Orleans in the United States is famous for its Mardi Gras festival.

💡 Fun fact

The name Mardi Gras is French and means Fat Tuesday.

All about Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras, or Carnival, is a celebration held before Lent, known for parades, music and colourful costumes. New Orleans is famous for its Mardi Gras festival.

The name Mardi Gras is French and means Fat Tuesday.

🎮 Try it yourself!

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Real-life uses of Mardi Gras

Learning about festival traditions
Designing costumes
Exploring music and parades

Frequently asked questions about Mardi Gras

What does Mardi Gras mean?

Fat Tuesday.

Which city is famous for it?

New Orleans.