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Fact of the week
24 February 2025

A big parade of colourful costumes

Mardi Gras is a carnival held in cities around the world in February or March. The biggest festivals are in New Orleans (USA) and Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). Mardi Gras means 'Fat Tuesday'. People dress up in amazing costumes and dance, sing, feast and have fun before Lent.
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