Mardi Gras

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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

Second only to Mardi Gras for its dazzling displays, parades and parties, a New Orleans fall day is a guaranteed delight.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 27, 2025

The museum had been a courthouse long ago and was now home to a vast and extraordinary collection of Mardi Gras artifacts and memorabilia.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers