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Welcome to Mardi Gras On the Net Mardi Gras is a traditional holiday celebrated in many of the southern states of the USA. The most famous celebration takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana. The people there enjoy this celebration by going to parades where they catch "beads, doubloons, cups, and trinkets" that are all thrown from floats. They have masquerade balls and dress up in costumes for these events. King Cakes are eaten during this holiday. Mardi Gras is known as the "biggest free show on earth." So join Holidays on the Net as we share this holiday with you. We have the history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, coloring sheets, books, email greeting cards and recipes so you can make your own "King Cake"! Mardi Gras will be celebrated on February 24, 2009 Continues below - Advertisement - Continues below The History of Mardi Gras The history of "Fat Tuesday"? Did You Know? Mardi Gras Facts, Figures, & Folklore about the celebration of Mardi Gras When is Mardi Gras? Dates for upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations (2009 - 2020) The Story of Mardi Gras An look at the history of "Fat Tuesday"? Parades Whats a holiday without the Parade? "Throw me something, Mister!" Beads, Doubloons, and Trinkets. Oh My! King Cakes Yum Yum! And the recipe too! Mardi Gras Holiday Blog Check out the latest articles and postings about Mardi Gras from our holiday blog site - Holiday Rap (February 25) Today we're observing . . .  Ash Wednesday (February 24) Today we're celebrating . . .  Mardi Gras Holiday Invite : Mardi Gras Did You Know? Countdown to Mardi Gras 2009 (02/23) Did You Know? Countdown to Mardi Gras 2009 (02/22) Goodies Design your own parade float Make a festival mask Mardi Gras Craft Projects Mardi Gras Coloring Pictures Video Gras Get a taste of the festivities with this video from one of the many Mardi Gras parades going on for Mardi Gras 2007 Website Search Easily Search our website for the holiday information you need   Web Holidays on the Net Mardi Gras Books and Music Holidays on the Net has joined with Amazon.com to offer you and your family books, music CDs, DVDs, videos and more to enjoy your holiday celebration. Easily search Amazon.com's selections. Mardi Gras Greeting Cards Send your friends and family FREE Mardi Gras Email Greeting cards Children's Books More holiday resources Link Interested in adding a link to our website? Here's the scoop... Join our Mailing List We'll keep you informed of future Holidays on the Net Celebrations

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