“Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the final day of Carnival, which begins on the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6. Also known as Kings’ Day or Twelfth Night, Jan. 6 celebrates the arrival of the three kings at Jesus’ birthplace, thus ending the Christmas season. And in New Orleans, simultaneously starting Carnival. This festival of fun finds its roots in various pagan celebrations of spring, dating back 5,000 years.” – Becky Retz
Big Band music, floats, throws, kings cake, food, beads, alcohol, parades, lights, costumes, tradition, dancers, and a sea of people having a grand ol’ time in NOLA. Yup its Mardi Gras, and although were here on the West Coast, it doesn’t mean we cant participate in the festivities 
