The next Mardi Gras will be Tuesday,February 24th 2009. Mardi Gras translates in English to Fat Tuesday, a day of  feasting and celebration the day before Ash Wednesday,  the first day of Lent. Fat Tuesday is the end of a period called Carnival, roughly a month of celebration before Lent. During this time parades,  festivities, balls, parties and all sorts of activities occur. A good official place to find Mardi Gras information is www.mardigrasday.com

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