Mardi Gras is one of the largest pre-lent festivals around. It's a French term that literally means "Fat Tuesday" and is always held on the Tuesday that proceeds Ash Wednesday. New Orleans hosts the largest Mardi Gras celebration and Rio De Janeiro hosts a similarly huge festival known as Carnaval. Many other cities around the world host their own Mardi Gras celebration.
Sites listed in this category are suitable for visitors of all ages, but designed primarily for adult visitors. Sites provide material related to Mardi Gras, including historical background, articles, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.
Sites especially for children are listed in Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Holidays_and_Celebrations/Mardi_Gras/.
| About Mardi Gras - Allows visitors to post stories and articles about their own Mardi Gras experiences and to read what others have written.
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| Fiesta Tropicale - South Florida's Mardi Gras - A weekend of music in downtown Hollywood. Includes schedule, parade and ticket information, photos from past celebrations, and accommodations information.
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| Mardi Gras on the Net - Features history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, and coloring sheets.
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| Mardi Gras, from Life in the USA - Provides brief description of the holiday.
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| Heather's Happy Mardi Gras - Includes top ten tips for celebrating Mardi Gras.
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| Shrovetide - Some history behind this holiday.
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| Krewe of Caesar - Jefferson Parish Carnival Krewe. Named after a real life citizen of Rome, this krewe features parades which appeal to children and the young at heart. Site includes news, info, and photos.
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| Mobile Mystics Mardi Gras Association - Parading society founded in 1993. Site has parade, party and ball photos, history and schedules.
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| CBC News: Mardi Gras - Includes information on the Cajun Mardi Gras.
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| Royal Krewe Of Les Trois Ville - Member organization in Mardi Gras Krewe Of Krewes. Review royalty, photos, and news of club, as part of the Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas.
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| Mardi Gras Links and News - News and pictures of Mardi Gras around the world.
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| Mardi Gras Tidbits - Author's first impressions of Mardi Gras in 1996, some favorite links, a message board, and information about the current Mardi Gras.
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| Mardi Gras - Explores holiday's pagan origins and argues that those who celebrate it align themselves with Satan.
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| Knights of Jason Mardi Gras Krewe - Knights of Jason Mardi Gras Krewe in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. Open to men, women, families, individuals, groups and companies.
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| The Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras - Learn about the Catholic roots of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Also has free Mardi Gras e-cards.
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| Mystic Order of The Pharaoh's - Site providing historical articles and pictures of The Pharoah's mystical society.
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| Order of Inca - The Order of Inca has paraded in the streets of Mobile, AL since 1956.
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| Krewe of Nomtoc - New Orleans Westbank Mardi Gras Krewe.
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| Krewe of Little Rascals - Metairie Louisiana's Childrens Krewe. Namesake of TV children called "Little Rascals".
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| Krewe of ALLA - West Bank Mardi Gras Krewe and Organization.
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| Krewe of Rex - Krewe of Rex home page introduces of one of Mardi Gras oldest krewes.
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| The Knights of Sparta - Knights of Sparta is one of New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewes.
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| Corps de Napoleon - The Corps de Napoleon is one of New Orleans parading Mardi Gras Krewes
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| Krewe of Choctaw - A social club formed to promote the civic good, and encourage the spirit of Mardi Gras
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| Krewe of Mercury - New Orleans Mardi Gras Krewe celebrating over 20 yrs
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| Krewe of Thor - New Orleans area Mardi Gras Krewe
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| Krewe of Aquila - Krewe of Aquila website for information on the club and it's activities
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| Mardi Gras Digest - Regional news and information on Mardi Gras. Updated all year with features for the Carnival industry.
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| Le' Krewe d'etat - Highly satyrical Mardi Gras organization. Le Krewe d'Etat heed only edicts from their Dictator.
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| Navarre Krewe of Jesters - Mardi Gras Krewe in Navarre, Fla. Contact information. Download Membership & Parade applications. View upcoming events.
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| Krewe Central - Krewe Central is a Portal website into Mardi Gras Krewes across the United States and celebrations in over 30 countries.
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| Krewe of Tucks - Known for its irreverence, this Krewe began in 1969. The club takes its name from Friar Tuck
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| Krewe of Pontchartrain - This organization was organized in 1975 and is named after Lake Pontchartrain.
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| Viva SLO Mardi Gras! - vivaslomardigras.org is dedicated to preserving San Luis Obispo’s Mardi Gras traditions and promoting responsible behavior by participants.
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| Mystic Knights of Adonis - This New Orleans organization is named after the greek god, Adonis.
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| Spanish Town Mardi Gras - Information, news and photos on The Spanish Town Mardi Gras Parade and Ball in Baton Rouge Louisiana.
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| Search Everything Mardi Gras - Looking for Mardi Gras Information? Search Mardi Gras here.
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