mardi gras means something different to everyone. a state holiday, a day to party, a modern piece of history, a week of parades, a family event. I guess you could say that how you imagine mardi gras is most likely a reflection of your background in some way or another. What do you see it as?

Random facts

there's a parade dedicated to dogs! known as
The best way to get parade goods is be closer to the end. Take advantage of the float
riders throwing all their left over bags they conserved before
the end of the parade!

Mardi Gas is only one day, not a season. The season is carnival. traditionally mardi gras
is the last Tuesday before Ash Wednesday ushers in 40 days of best behavior, and
“Carnival” is the season that begins on the Feast of Epiphany.

Mardi gras isn't just for the party, the parades are actually family oriented,
don't be afraid to take the kids!

never forget that the size of the parade isn't the determination of it's awesomeness

you never know what will be thrown from floats, you'd be surprised by the creativity!

it's estimated that 25 million pounds of mardi gras items were thrown from floats

Mardi Gras isn't just in new orleans, it's spread between several of the historically
preserved towns, like grand isle

Mardi gras is a legal holiday.
It's been a holiday since 1875 when Governor Warmoth sighned the "Mardi Gras Act"