Little Known Fun Facts about Mardi Gras


O yes! Mardi Gras is around and we can feel the vibrant carnival of fun already. 

Sharing here some amazing fun facts that we think are little known and appreciated.




  • It is Tuesday ALWAYS!

Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” in French. Since the following day, the Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, Mardi Gras is our last resort to fill our tummies up to survive 40 days of fasting before Easter. However, about 40 days FASTING, we don't know whether you are interested in, but indulging in our lavish feast of food, Hey, we are always in. 




  • Marks the Last Carnival


Countries around the world celebrate Mardi Gras as the last day of Carnival season, which starts after Christmas, on January 6th, (known as ‘Twelfth Night’).





  • MARDI GRAS = “PANCAKE DAY”

In many countries across the world like Ireland, England, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, people celebrate Mardi Gras by eating pancakes and particpating in pancake themed activities. Yum!



  • Vibrancy of Mardi Gras

Official colors are purple (signifies justice), gold (means power) and green (stands for faith).



  • Carnival Season is King's Cake Season

In the US, it is traditionally purple, green, and gold, with a trinket baby Jesus inside. Whoever gets the baby Jesus is said to have good luck all year and is declared 'king' and must buy the next cake or give the next party.


  • MASKS ARE REQUIRED BY LAW FOR FLOAT RIDERS

Weird right? But it's true. The original purpose of the mask was to get rid of social constraints for the day, allowing people to mingle with whomever they chose.

  • THE FIRST NEW ORLEANS MARDI GRAS PARADE WAS 177 YEARS AGO

New Orleans has been celebrating Fat Tuesday with parades since 1837. The first floats appeared in the parade in 1857.

  • BEADS HAVE BEEN A TRADITION SINCE THE EARLY 1900’s


Beads were first thrown by Santa during a parade in the early 1900’s. It wasn’t until a few decades ago that they became synonymous with flashing. People also throw stuffed animals, toys and more.





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