Mardi Gras

In the weeks before Ash Wednesday (a catholic holiday that marks the beginning of lent) my town celebrates Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. All along the Downtown area parades with massive floats roll down the streets, and all along the sides of the roads are thousands of people all lined up to watch and celebrate. The people on the floats throw goodies like beaded necklaces, moon pies, and cups. I love being in the true birthplace of this tradition and being able to revel with my whole city.

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