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The first New Orleans Mardi Gras parade was 177 years ago. - Anisah Gibbs

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Another name for Mardi Gras is "Shrove Tuesday".
-Mya Ray

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In 2013, the parade for Mardi Gras couldn't go on for a few days because the Super Bowl was also being hosted on similar days. (Source: History.Com)
- Claudia Funches

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Mardi Gras is also known as FAT TUESDAY!
-Rajaa Gibbs

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Beads are a tradition with Mardi Gras since the early 1900's. Sometimes people also throw stuffed animals, toys and more.
-Hannah Slawnyk

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Mardi Gras is always the Tuesday Before Ash Wednesday.
-Kianna Mains

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Mobile, Alabama was actually the first city in America to host a parade for Mardi Gras.
-Cheyenne Blackhawk

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Mardi Gras marks the end of carnival season.
-Elicia Hafler

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The official colors of Mardi Gras are Purple, Gold , and Green
-Joniece Oister

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It is illegal to ride on a Mardi Gras parade float without a mask on.
- Olivia McGraw

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Mardi Gras is also known as "Pancake Day"
-Kimberly Lamoreaux