Mardi+Gras+in+New+Orleans

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday is one of the best biggest parties in New Orleans! Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world. It is celebrated through out a lot of colleges in the united states. Which is really cool, because its nation wide and its not just one group its everybody (Wasserman). Mardi Gras was also celebrated in the late 1700’s. And every since then it has been celebrated all over (Hartman). Some people believe that New Orleans is the best place to celebrate Mardi Gras, which it may be? And since it was the original place it might be the best place to celebrate it. Others believe it should be a national holiday. In my opinion I don’t think it should because its just a party day, nothing special or not to kids anyways (Wasserman). People also wear costumes and dress up for the occasion, which is really cool (Hartman). And others believe its an adult parade, which it is but maybe during the day its not (Wasserman). The most common thing for people to throw out at Mardi Gras is beads. I have no idea why they throw beads but its looks pretty cool. Another thing they throw out is stuffed animals. Again I have idea why. What adult would want stuffed animals (Morell). And another thing they throw to people is shoes. I have no idea what kind of shoes but they just do. That would really hurt if your got hit with a shoe (Wasserman). First most off is that Mardi Gras is an adult parade (Wasserman). Many people undress there and that is something kids do not need to see. Also there is A LOT of drunk people there who get careless, rowdy, and loud (Hartman). And clubs do charge to get in and if they do they its less then five dollars, so that would lead to more drunk people in my eyes (Wasserman). Another thing is that there is bunnies, showgirls, and clowns that may scare the kids or just not something for them to see. (Hartman) A lot of people make special meals for Mardi Gras, to show there appreciation and to feast on something good! They act like Mardi Gras is a really special holiday, because they even decorate there homes, and the streets were Mardi Gras takes action.(Morcell) The main thing is that it occurs daily for about three weeks.(Wasserman) And a lot of people dress up and wear costumes. Another really fantastic thing they do is make parade floats to Cruz along the streets and show off! (Hartman) Mardi Gras is also called Fat Tuesday. Which is a really interesting name. Mardi Gras is the day before ash Wednesday.(Morcell) Mardi Gras has been going on for a really long time now since the 1700’s. And Hurricane Katrina did not affect Mardi Gras, they still kept on parting!(Hartman)
 * Mardi Gras Research Paper**
 * Where is Mardi Gras Celebrated?**
 * What are some beliefs on Mardi Gras?**
 * What is thrown to the people as mementoes?**
 * What are some aspects of Mardi Gras that are not for children?**
 * What special things are done to celebrate Mardi Gras?**
 * What are some other interesting facts about Mardi Gras?**
 * Works Cited:**

Wasserman, Stuart. :New Orleans Recovers it best”. “World and 1” Feb.2010. Expanded Academic ASAP. Web. 21 Apr.2010

Morell, Farrah. “Growing up in New Orleans” “Faces: People, Places and Cultures” Nov.-Dec. 2008: 18+. Student Resource Web.21 Apr. 2010

Hartman, Holly and Chris Frantz. "Mardi Gras." .info please. Family Education Network, 2007. Web. 21 Apr. 2010.