How do YOU view the holiday of Mardi Gras?

by DoctorWho

Question by Annnnnnnn: How do YOU view the holiday of Mardi Gras?
I live about 45 minutes away from New Orleans so my town definitely celebrates Mardi Gras. We have parades and tableaus annually.
I was just wondering, how does the rest of the world view and feel about Mardi Gras? Opinion question, ofcourse.

Best answer:

Answer by Fancy That
I see it as lots of fun, a catharsis. But having said that, I will probably never visit NO on Mardi Gras cause it’s too over the top for me. I love NO and visit when I can, but not at that time of the year

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