The document provides information about New Orleans Carnival traditions. It discusses that Carnival season begins after Epiphany on January 6th and celebrations are concentrated for the two weeks before and through Fat Tuesday. Parades are a major part of the festivities where people march down streets, often in costume. Food, masks, and cards are also mentioned as elements of the Carnival celebrations.

1. New Orleands Carnival

3. Date Celebrations are concentrated for about two weeks before and through Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras in French), the day before Ash Wednesday

5. Add a little creole to dinner with this lobster and shrimp recipe for a satisfying seafood simmer.

7. Tragedy-Comedy mask This easy and colorful tragedy and comedy garland craft is a great decoration to hang for your Mardi Gras party!