Mardi Gras

Example Sentences

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In her statement, LaBeouf attorney Chervinsky said investigation by local authorities “proved exactly what Shia LaBeouf said from the beginning — that this was nothing more than a minor Mardi Gras bar tussle.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 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

Ozzy Osbourne has been honoured at this year's Mardi Gras in New Orleans, with more than 200 people parading through the streets dressed as the Prince of Darkness.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Every year, that was the order of things: There was Thanksgiving, and then Christmas, and then Khalid’s birthday, and then Mardi Gras.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender