How to Use Mardi Gras in a Sentence

Mardi Gras

noun
  • It was a Mardi Gras to remember!
  • We're going to New Orleans for Mardi Gras.
  • This year, Mardi Gras is back in a big way.
    — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026
  • Want to be in theme but don't want a total Mardi Gras nail takeover?
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Mardi Gras cookies and cupcakes are for sale, too.
    — Sonia Garcia, Houston Chronicle, 30 Jan. 2026
  • This set plays around with deep berry tones for a moody yet refined Mardi Gras look.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Enjoy this on a cool winter night or serve it for Mardi Gras.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Here's what to know about Mardi Gras 2026.
    — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 23 Jan. 2026
  • Here’s a recipe for Mardi Gras king cake with cream cheese and apple fillings.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 4 Mar. 2025
  • That means gazillions of green, gold and purple Mardi Gras beads.
    — Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
  • What is the Mardi Gras king cake tradition?
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Last year, Mardi Gras occurred on March 4.
    — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The lab is still working on ideas for a more sustainable Mardi Gras.
    — Travis Loller, Arkansas Online, 16 Feb. 2026
  • Will start selling closer to Mardi Gras.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Customers can get a free treat at Krispy Kreme this Mardi Gras.
    — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Here’s a list of eight Mardi Gras events to attend in North Texas.
    — Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
  • All cakes come with an insert-your-own plastic baby and Mardi Gras beads.
    — Cynthia Drake, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Best of all, the twice daily Mardi Gras service allows for same-day trips.
    — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Here's when and what to know about Mardi Gras and Lent 2026.
    — Cooper Worth, Des Moines Register, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Marble in this colorway brings all the Mardi Gras vibes.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • What makes Galveston’s Mardi Gras unique is its setting.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2025
  • Below, find 33 Mardi Gras nail ideas to inspire your next set.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • That's a perfect touch of that royal Mardi Gras vibe, like the jewels on a king's crown.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • From gumbo to Mardi Gras wings, kicking up your game-day menu with a little spice is a slam dunk.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
  • From gumbo to Mardi Gras wings, kicking up your game-day menu with a little spice is a slam dunk.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
  • Perfect for Mardi Gras and beyond.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
  • For a taste of Mardi Gras, head to Cajun Yard Dog.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2025
  • Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a holiday to let the good times roll.
    — Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
  • These specific customs are no longer the main focus of Mardi Gras.
    — Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Mardi Gras celebrations also fall on the same day.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026

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