Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the day day before Ash Wednesday which begins the Christian season of Lent.
Who celebrates this day?
Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the world.
In the United States, Mardi Gras is an official holiday in the state of Louisiana.
It is celebrated by many people. To most people the day is just a good reason to have a big party,
especially if they are in New Orleans.