Mardi Gras is a day of music, parades, picnics, floats and
excitement.
Everyone is wearing purple, green, and gold,
and adorned with long beads caught from the beautiful floats. You'll see a lot
of crazy costumes, kids everywhere, and both locals and visitors having a great
time. People sit on the ground, throw balls, play music, eat great food
and watch the crowds walk by between parades. During Mardi Gras, all of
the businesses and roads are practically shut down. People walk
everywhere and meet new friends.
The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced to medieval
Europe, passing
through Rome and Venice in the 17th and 18th centuries to the French House of
the Bourbons.
Later, Rex would parade with an actual bull, draped in white and
signaling the coming Lenten meat fast. People greet each other and wish success.
What is Mardi Gras similar to and different from Malenitsa?
