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Arkansas Mardi Gras
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Mardi Gras Food
Since Mardi Gras was at one time a celebration centered on a feast, food plays a major roll in celebrating it. Try some of the recipes below and share your own by e-mailing them to arkansasmatters@kark.com
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Main Dishes for Mardi Gras
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Desserts & Sweets
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Drinks
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Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday. Among Catholics and other Christians it is a day of indulgence and celebration before the beginning of lent. It is most typically a Roman Catholic Holiday. The literal translation in English is Fat Tuesday. This celebration dates back before Christianity and was originally centered around a great feast. Christians reworked the holiday as a part of the Epiphany celebrating the three wise men bringing gifts to Jesus.
Click here to learn about the history of Mardi Gras in Louisiana
Several cities and towns in Arkansas have Mardi Gras celebrations. Look for city guides to events in your area to the left. If your have an event you would like to post e-mail all the info to arkansasmatters@kark.com
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More About Mardi Gras
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Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez
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Music of Mardi Gras
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