Mardi Gras: Media
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The name Carnaval might come from a Latin phrase meaning “to take away meat.”
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Duck-themed floats moving through the streets of New Orleans during Mardi Gras celebrations....
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Crowds reaching for beads as the Jester float passes along Canal Street during the...
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Mardi Gras traditions in Louisiana date to the late 17th century, when French explorers...
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A ring-shaped pastry called a “king cake,” decorated in purple, green, and gold,...
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Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, undated photograph.
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