Thousands of people gathered in the streets of uptown New Orleans and even more in the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) for what seemed like the biggest event in New Orleans, Louisiana. People from everywhere come to celebrate this traditional holiday known as Mardi Gras. As the vibrant and unique floats roll down St. Charles Ave, you can hear the marching bands, smell the candy apples, and almost get caught up in the spirit of Mardi Gras. New Orleans is known for its history of many fascinating and unusual things such as voodoo, haunted houses, etc. But what is the origin of the celebrat
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