Mardi Gras 2012 falls on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 Mardi Gras 2012 Parade !   Mardi Gras, "Fat Tuesday", is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent.   Mardi Gras History and Traditions Mardi Gras is music, parades, picnics, floats, excitement ... and one big holiday in New Orleans! Everyone is wearing purple, green, and gold; and adorned with long beads caught from the beautiful floats. They sit … [Read more...]