MARDI GRAS

Mardi Gras is a fun and colorful festival that takes place mostly in New Orleans, Louisiana. It happens every year before Lent, usually in February or March. The name Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday” in French because it’s the last day people eat rich food before the fasting season starts. During the festival, there are big parades, loud music, people wearing bright costumes and masks, and they throw beads and other small gifts from the floats. It’s a tradition full of joy, dancing, and celebration that brings people from all over the world.

I know Mardi Gras is a huge party where people wear costumes and masks. They throw beads during the parades and there’s a lot of music and dancing. I’ve seen pictures and videos in movies of how it is. I think it looks like something really exciting and full of energy.