Mardi Gras Celebrates Rich Food on the last Tuesday before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. In the Carnival atmosphere, people dance in the streets, wear masks, jewelry and party the night away – HERE in New Orleans!
Knowing the ritual of the Mardi Gras celebrations, it is always a fun day during the first part of March. I have some Mardi Gras goodies from a trip that my parents made there when I was younger. Mom wore a feather butterfly mask (covering her whole face) along with a sequined baseball cap that was Kelly green, gold and a fuschia purple color. Fit me perfectly – now if I could just to get to the Big Easy by Tuesday evening! She carried a little matching umbrella and starry wand for the festivities. And beads, beads, beads everywhere.
People didn’t need to be in the middle of all the craziness to enjoy revelry and “The World’s Biggest Party” – according to the residents of New Orleans. They are able to see the people parading through the streets after enjoying their big “Fat Tuesday” dinners, eaten in restaurants in anticipation of the next Lenten six weeks with fasting.
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We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate on our Fat Tuesday. As you prepare for spring beauty, we at Camily, LLC wish you a safe and happy Mardi Gras and Ash Wednesday week!