Carnival celebrations, usually referred to as Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French), were first celebrated in the Gulf Coast area, but now occur in many states. Customs originated in the onetime French colonial capitals of Mobile (now in Alabama), New Orleans (Louisiana) and Biloxi (Mississippi), all of which have celebrated for many years with street parades and masked balls. Other major American cities with celebrations include Washington, DC; St. Louis, Missouri; San Francisco; San Diego; Galveston, Texas; and Miami, Pensacola, Tampa, and Orlando in Florida. COUNT 5
QSN1 What does Mardi Gras translate to in French? ANS1 Fat Tuesday QSN2 Where was Mardi Gras first celebrated? ANS2 Gulf Coast area QSN3 What originated in the onetime French colonial capitals? ANS3 Customs QSN4 What has been part of the celebrations for many years? ANS4 street parades and masked balls QSN5 Washington, D.C. and Galveston, Texas are some major American cities which have what? ANS5 celebrations