Watch as Mardi Gras celebrations take place throughout New Orleans on Tuesday, March 4, otherwise known as Fat Tuesday.

The celebrations this year were dampened due to weather concerns, but people still came out in New Orleans to party.

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Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where people become more disciplined and give ...