Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrovetide - http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/13763a.htm
Some history behind this holiday. |
Fiesta Tropicale - South Florida's Mardi Gras - http://www.mardigrasfiesta.com/
A weekend of music in downtown Hollywood. Includes schedule, parade and ticket information, photos from past celebrations, and accommodations information. |
Mardi Gras Digest - http://www.mardigrasdigest.com/
Regional news and information on Mardi Gras. Updated all year with features for the Carnival industry. |
Mardi Gras Galveston - http://www.mardigrasgalveston.com/
Official site includes a schedule of events as well as a history of the event in the Texas city. Purchase tickets online. |
Mardi Gras Links and News - http://mglinks.com
News and pictures of Mardi Gras around the world. |
Mardi Gras on the Net - http://www.holidays.net/mardigras/
Features history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, and coloring sheets. |
Mardi Gras Tidbits - http://www.amberle.com/MardiGrasTidbits/
Author's first impressions of Mardi Gras in 1996, some favorite links, a message board, and information about the current Mardi Gras. |
Mardi Gras, from Life in the USA - http://www.lifeintheusa.com/community/mardigras.htm
Provides brief description of the holiday. |
The Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras - http://www.americancatholic.org/Features/MardiGras/
Learn about the Catholic roots of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Also has free Mardi Gras e-cards. |