MARDI GRAS NEW ORLEANS

WHAT: MARDI GRAS
WHERE: New Orleans, Louisiana - USA
WHEN: February (Parades & celebrations run through 24 -28 February)

'Laissez les bons temps rouler' translates to 'Let the Good Times Roll' and is the motto of the New Orleans Mardi Gras and what has been called one of the wildest parties in the United States.

Despite the notion of debauchery the aforementioned description conjured, Mardi Gras New Orleans is the official final celebration before the period of Lent, the Catholic period of introspection and sacrifice. But, this party is open to all religions, faiths and creeds - everyone is welcome at Mardi Gras!

So garb up in your fav purple, green and gold gear, the festivals official colors representing justice, faith and power and join the revellers in the streets of New Orleans for one of the biggest parties of your life!

More info www.mardigrasneworleans.com

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