I was pondering this and cannot find anything on an internet search. I have never been to Mardi Gras, but from what I heard it is a big celebration of freakdom masked as a religious ceremony. I am sure some freepers can enlighten me
The officials in New Orleans have also spent money on building a casino and improving the Convention Center. They haven't spent a cent on improving the levee system in years.
They keep saying it's Bush's fault, but they wouldn't take money THEY had and ask for matching federal grants...they wanted the feds to pay for the entire deal. That's not how it works.
It's a two week party that culminates on Fat Tuesday which comes just before Ash Wendesday (and Lent, when the Catholics in the reigon give up something).