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Mardi Gras is a carnival celebrated on the days leading up to Ash Wednesday. It is known for parades, music, colorful costumes and masks. In French, Mardi Gras translates to Fat Tuesday, which refers to the rich food eaten before the Christian season of Lent. American cities known for big Mardi Gras celebrations include New Orleans, LS and Pensacola, FL. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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