The beginning of March launches the first of several holidays and traditions with Roman Catholic roots such as Mardi Gras, ...
Traditionally for cities with strong Catholic roots, like New Orleans, Mardi Gras is a day of wild partying, parades and extravagant eating before fasting on Ash Wednesday and Lent begins.
New Orleans takes Mardi Gras ... Here's everything to know. This year, Mardi Gras, which translates from French to "Fat Tuesday," is on March 4. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, the day ...