See also:

• Kids and Teens: People and Society: Holidays and Special Days: Mardi Gras  (5)
• Recreation: Parties: Costumes  (21)
• Society: Religion and Spirituality: Christianity: Calendar: Lent  (22)

About Mardi Gras - - Allows visitors to post stories and articles about their own Mardi Gras experiences and to read what others have written.

Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrovetide - - Some history behind this holiday.

The Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras - - Learn about the Catholic roots of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Also has free Mardi Gras e-cards.

Fiesta Tropicale - South Florida's Mardi Gras - - A weekend of music in downtown Hollywood. Includes schedule, parade and ticket information, photos from past celebrations, and accommodations information.

Heather's Happy Mardi Gras - - Includes top ten tips for celebrating Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras Digest - - Regional news and information on Mardi Gras. Updated all year with features for the Carnival industry.

Mardi Gras, from Life in the USA - - Provides brief description of the holiday.

Mardi Gras Galveston - - Official site includes a schedule of events as well as a history of the event in the Texas city. Purchase tickets online.

Mardi Gras Links and News - - News and pictures of Mardi Gras around the world.

Mardi Gras on the Net - - Features history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, and coloring sheets.

Mardi Gras Tidbits - - Author's first impressions of Mardi Gras in 1996, some favorite links, a message board, and information about the current Mardi Gras.