Lori Rackl for AAA Explorer
Mardi is the French word for Tuesday. Gras means fat. Put together, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) translates to an epic excuse to have a blast. Texas doesn’t deem Mardi Gras a legal holiday as its L-shaped neighbor to the east does, but it sure likes to celebrate Carnival season. So grab those beads and get your groove on at these spirited Mardi Gras celebrations throughout Texas.
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