Mardi Gras is one of the largest pre-lent festivals around. It's a French term that literally means "Fat Tuesday" and is always held on the Tuesday that proceeds Ash Wednesday. Another name for Fat Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday. Outside the U.S. the festival is usually called Carnival
New Orleans hosts the largest Mardi Gras celebration and Rio De Janeiro hosts a similarly huge festival known as Carnaval. Many other cities around the world host their own Mardi Gras or Carnival celebration.
Sites listed in this category are suitable for visitors of all ages, but designed primarily for adult visitors. Sites provide material related to Mardi Gras and Carnival, including historical background, articles, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.
Sites especially for children are listed in Kids_and_Teens/People_and_Society/Holidays_and_Celebrations/Mardi_Gras/.
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- Carnival of Venice Festival history, events, photo gallery and suggestions to visitors on sightseeing.
- Carnaval de Barranquilla, Columbia Contains pictures of Carnaval de Barranquilla and information about the city of Barranquilla.
- Mardi Gras Links and News News and pictures of Mardi Gras around the world.
- Mardi Gras on the Net Features history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, and coloring sheets.
- Mardi Gras Galveston Official site includes a schedule of events as well as a history of the event in the Texas city. Purchase tickets online.
- Carnaval.com Guide to global carnival celebrations, parades, and travel information.
- Mardi Gras, from Life in the USA Provides brief description of the holiday.
- Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrovetide Some history behind this holiday.
- Mardi Gras Tidbits Author's first impressions of Mardi Gras in 1996, some favorite links, a message board, and information about the current Mardi Gras.
- Carnival New Orleans Anything and everything that is Mardi Gras in the town. Includes a blog, pictures of Barkus parades and costumes in the French Quarter, and virtual tour.
- Traditions from Carnival of Nice An invitation to the traditional feasts and musical culture from Provence, County of Nice, and Occitany. Offers background information, sound files, lyrics, bibliography, and discography.
- Foundation European Carnival Cities Is dedicated to the promotion and preservation of people's festivals and parades in Europe.
- Wikipedia: Brazilian Carnival On-line encyclopedia article provides information regarding styles by State, sambódromo, music, and security.
- Wikipedia: Caribbean Carnival On-line encyclopedia article provides information regarding International Caribbean Carnivals.
- Wikipedia: Carnival Description of the celebration in countries around the world.
- Mobile Mask Guide to Mardi Gras in Mobile and south Alabama.
- City of Mobile: Mardi Gras Includes parade routes, schedules, and the Mobile Carnival Museum.
- Mardi Gras Southeast Texas Held in Port Arthur, Texas. Features calendar, photographs, attractions, dates, and krewes.