The correct spelling is "Mardi Gras", also know as "Lundi Gras" and "Fat Tuesday". "Founded" by France and popularized in New Orleans, Louisiana
The one who founded mardi gras was Rex(the king of Mardi Gras)in the year 1872. He made up the colors but later on some one else gave the colors a meanin. Purple=Justice,Green=Faith,and matallic Gold=Power.
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Most places in the U.S. don't celebrate Mardi Gras in particular. It's mainly something that's in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was originated in the USA in Mobile, AL long before New Orleans even was founded. Mardi Gras is only legally observed as a state holiday in the counties of Mobile and Baldwin in Alabama. The other 65 counties of the state do not recognize it as a holiday.
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Mardi Gras was founded in Mobile, Alabama by Joe Cain. New Orleans began celebrating Mardi Gras and is often mistaken for being the founding city.Mobile, AlabamaNew Orleans, Louisiana
Yes, but in New Orleans, it may not get picked up on Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is an official state holiday in Louisiana and most businesses are closed.
For United State it was Mobile, Alabama.
Louisiana hosts a huge Mardi Gras celebration every year in New Orleans.