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The History of Mardi Gras
The Origins of Mardi Gras 
• Mardi Gras dates back thousands of years to 
pagan celebrations of spring and fertility.
Mardi Gras and Lent 
• As Christianity spread, religious leaders 
decided to incorporate the already existing 
local traditions with the new faith. The Mardi 
Gras season became a prelude to lent.
Mardi Gras in the United States 
• The first Mardi Gras celebration in the United 
States was probably in Mobile, Alabama in 
1703.
Mardi Gras in New Orleans 
• Masked balls were held in New Orleans in the 
1700’s while under French rule, but banned 
later by Spanish governors. When New 
Orleans came under American rule, the ban 
was lifted and the balls were again permitted. 
New Orleans now hosts one 
of the most famous Mardi 
Gras celebrations in the world.
Carnaval 
• Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is another city famous 
for its Mardi Gras celebrations. They are 
called Carnaval (the Spanish spelling of 
Carnival) and go on for 10 days.
Mardi Gras Around the World 
• Many other countries also celebrate Mardi 
Gras. Regardless of how their traditions have 
changed, all of these celebrations have roots 
in the same Roman holidays.

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Mardi gras

  • 1. The History of Mardi Gras
  • 2. The Origins of Mardi Gras • Mardi Gras dates back thousands of years to pagan celebrations of spring and fertility.
  • 3. Mardi Gras and Lent • As Christianity spread, religious leaders decided to incorporate the already existing local traditions with the new faith. The Mardi Gras season became a prelude to lent.
  • 4. Mardi Gras in the United States • The first Mardi Gras celebration in the United States was probably in Mobile, Alabama in 1703.
  • 5. Mardi Gras in New Orleans • Masked balls were held in New Orleans in the 1700’s while under French rule, but banned later by Spanish governors. When New Orleans came under American rule, the ban was lifted and the balls were again permitted. New Orleans now hosts one of the most famous Mardi Gras celebrations in the world.
  • 6. Carnaval • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil is another city famous for its Mardi Gras celebrations. They are called Carnaval (the Spanish spelling of Carnival) and go on for 10 days.
  • 7. Mardi Gras Around the World • Many other countries also celebrate Mardi Gras. Regardless of how their traditions have changed, all of these celebrations have roots in the same Roman holidays.