12 x 16 Art: Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA

"Mardi Gras" is a French term meaning "Fat Tuesday" and is also known as Shrove Tuesday. The earliest known celebration in Louisiana was held by French settlers in the late 1600s. The season of parades, masquerade balls, and king cake parties begins on Twelfth Night (Jan. 6) and culminates the day before Ash Wednesday. Traditional colors are: purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power.) 

Image Size: 11x15"

Paper Size: 12x16"

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