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What is the name of the annual pre-Lenten celebration in New Orleans, known for its parades, masks, beads, and the colours purple, green, and gold?

Answer: Mardi Gras — Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, has been celebrated in New Orleans since French settlers arrived in 1699, with krewes organising elaborate parades and balls.

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, has been celebrated in New Orleans since French settlers arrived in 1699, with krewes organising elaborate parades and balls.

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