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Mardi Gras

[mahr-dee grah] / ˈmɑr di ˌgrɑ /


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I came across it late in the making of the documentary, but I have footage from 1996 at Mardi Gras in Sydney, this rickety footage.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

At the beginning of his chat with Callaghan, LaBeouf said he “1,000%” takes responsibility for the altercation and that he “had a great time” on Mardi Gras.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

Landry said he had discussed Greenlandic affairs with Boassen and another Greenlandic activist when his office invited them to Louisiana for Mardi Gras.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

Mardi Gras, which translates as Fat Tuesday, features floats, marching bands and dance crews across several days of free parades.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

When school started, she looked right through me in the halls, her new friends draped around her neck like Mardi Gras necklaces.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson




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