In New Orleans and other parts of the Southland, Mardi Gras is a major celebration of the waning days of winter. This year, Fat Tuesday also came to River Falls.
Mardi Gras is French for “Fat Tuesday,” the day before Lent, which 40 days of fasting before Easter. Fat Tuesday has become a day of celebration–the last day to indulge in all your favorite foods, drinks, friends, and a good time. As the Cajuns say, “Laissez the Bons Temps Rouler,” “Let the Good Times Roll.”
We began our celebration by donning traditional Mardi Gras beads and creating masks while sharing stories and enjoying each other’s company.
A snowy February day became much brighter as we ate King Cake, laughed, and brought a little bit of New Orleans to Among Friends.
a social respite program 