The French phrase, "Mardi Gras" translates to "Fat Tuesday," as it occurs on the day before Ash Wednesday. Although most associated with New Orleans, the city of Mobile, Alabama was the first in United States to celebrate Mardi Gras in 1703. The boisterous celebration was brought to the United States by the French and dates back to the Second Century Romans.
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