Mardis Gras Tuesday Once You Go Fat - atlasoceanvoyages News
Mardi gras is one of the best celebrations of the year. Between the masks, the music, the beads and the king cake, few festive occasions can measure up to how much we let loose during. Ever wondered about the grand finale of the mardi gras season?
Why is mardi gras also called fat tuesday? Well, it's simple: In french, mardi means tuesday and gras means fat. The name is derived from the religious origins of the festival. The weekend before fat tuesday is the prime time to visit new orleans for mardi gras. This is the weekend when bacchus and endymion, two of the biggest parades of the season, roll.
The weekend before fat tuesday is the prime time to visit new orleans for mardi gras. This is the weekend when bacchus and endymion, two of the biggest parades of the season, roll.
