New Orleans hosts the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. This year, it has been holding events since the official start of Carnival season on Jan. 6.
When is Mardi Gras?. The next day is Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Christian Lent, a time of fasting and abstinence that culminates in the Easter holiday. The name Fat Tuesday arose from the custom of using all the fats in the home before the start of Lent, according toNew Orleans hosts the most famous Mardi Gras celebration in the U.S. This year it has been holding events since the official start of Carnival season on Jan.
Krewes organize their own parades. One of the more popular parades, the Rex Parade, is put on by the historic Rex krewe, which was founded in New Orleans in 1872 and is one of the oldest participating Mardi Gras clubs in the city.Mardi Gras’ official colors: purple, green and gold, according to the Mardi Gras New Orleans website. The Rex Parade features hundreds of riders, and the “Rex” or king of the krewe.
Each year, a new king is selected to oversee the parades, and their identity is kept a secret until Lundi Gras, the day before Mardi Gras, according to the city's Mardi Gras website. Rex is usually a community leader in the city. in the present day United States to celebrate Mardi GrasOther notable Mardi Gras celebrations in the U.S. include:
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