Mardi Gras is one of the best celebrations of the year.Between the masks, the music, the beads and the king cake, few festive occasions can measure up to how much we let loose during Carnival season.

There’s much more to the annual tradition of Mardi Gras than partying. Check out our sampling of Mardi Gras history, trivia, and so much more.

Mardi Gras Started in Mobile, Ala. Photo: Getty Images Carol M. Highsmith. Although Louisiana typically takes all the Mardi Gras shine, the celebration was originally born in good ol’ Alabama.

Mardi Gras celebrations on the Gulf Coast date back more than 300 years and here's some things you may not know about Fat Tuesday and Carnival.

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These Mardi Gras facts will enrich your understanding of the holiday and its history, allowing you to enjoy Fat Tuesday on an even deeper level. Related: Let Them Eat (King) Cake!

These Mardi Gras facts will enrich your understanding of the holiday and its history, allowing you to enjoy Fat Tuesday on an even deeper level. Related: Let Them Eat (King) Cake!