Mardi Gras beads in the Marigny, New Orleans
Mardi Gras beads in the Marigny, New Orleans (© Erik Pronske Photography/Getty Images)
Let the good times roll!
Get ready to revel—Mardi Gras is here! Also called Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, the holiday was originally celebrated to live life to the fullest before fasting and giving up other indulgences for Lent. For some, it's just an excuse to party.
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