Mardi Gras, Carnival: See photos of celebrations around the world

Mardi Gras, French for Fat Tuesday, is a celebration that starts on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. The season is known as Carnival.

Mardi Gras, Carnival: See photos of celebrations around the world

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