New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras Day with costumes and revelry despite weather concerns
Mardi Gras is all about having these moments. This city is like nowhere else in the country right now,” said Kendall Calyen, 41, marveling at the 200-year-old tradition unfolding before his eyes. Thousands of revelers adorned in beads and outlandish costumes were filling the streets as New Orleans prepared to celebrate just ahead of severe storms.
High winds and severe weather for Mardi Gras day
Gusty winds followed by a round of severe storms will make this Mardi Gras a unique one as parade organizers, riders, and attendees wake up hours before sunrise to avoid the hazardous conditions. A potent upper level low is pass through the central U.
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Organizers said more than 250,000 people come to the island over the two weekends of the Mardi Gras celebration.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans isn’t just a celebration—it’s a whole spectacle, and even your nails have to get in on the fun.
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Mardi Gras happens every year. It's the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday starts Lent for Christians. Lent is when people give things up. Mardi Gras is a big party before that.
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