It’s marvelous, magical, mirthful, magnificent. It’s Mardi Gras. After Christmas each year, the people of southern Louisiana begin their celebration of Carnival, an exuberant explosion of parades and parties that reaches its grand climax on Mardi Gras. Many people think that Mardi Gras is just another name for Carnival, but the terms have different meanings. Mardi Gras, which is French for “Fat Tuesday”, refers to only one day. Carnival, on the other hand, …showed first 75 words of 1094 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1094 total…people of Southern Louisiana share their courteous, generous spirit with everyone at Carnival. Just as throwing beads and trinkets reminds us that we all have gifts for one another, the spirit of Mardi Gras shows how people of all ages, races, religions and backgrounds can get along together. So, come on down. Sit on my front porch. Have some red beans and rice. We’ll pass a good time! It’s America’s biggest party.