Mardi Gras - or Fat Tuesday - is celebrated in the United States each year on the day before the beginning of Lent, the fasting period for the Catholic church. Traditionally, the city of New Orleans has been the main hub for this festivity, which involves lots of food, costumes, and alcohol. Consequently, New Orleans ranked at the top of best cities to celebrate Mardi Gras in 2023, with an index score of 52.96. Meanwhile, three out of the top ten U.S. cities for Mardi Gras in that year are located in the state of California.
Best cities to visit for Mardi Gras in the United States in 2023 (index score)
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Website (Lawn Love). (February 16, 2023). Best cities to visit for Mardi Gras in the United States in 2023 (index score) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 16, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1011219/top-mardi-gras-cities-us/
Website (Lawn Love). "Best cities to visit for Mardi Gras in the United States in 2023 (index score)." Chart. February 16, 2023. Statista. Accessed June 16, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1011219/top-mardi-gras-cities-us/
Website (Lawn Love). (2023). Best cities to visit for Mardi Gras in the United States in 2023 (index score). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 16, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1011219/top-mardi-gras-cities-us/
Website (Lawn Love). "Best Cities to Visit for Mardi Gras in The United States in 2023 (Index Score)." Statista, Statista Inc., 16 Feb 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1011219/top-mardi-gras-cities-us/
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