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Mardi Gras is about music, parades, picnics, floats and excitement. It's one big holiday in New Orleans!
Revelers know to wear costumes or at least dress in purple, green, and gold, and adorn themselves with long beads caught from the floats of previous parades. You'll see a lot of crazy costumes, kids with their families are everywhere, and both locals and visitors having a great time. Parade goers will sit on the ground, throw balls, play music, eat great food and watch the crowds walk by between parades.
Every year, we get a lot of questions about how it all begin, and how the traditions have changed. You can check our About page for additional info below to find out the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions.