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Mardi Gras means fat business for Gulf Coast, Mardi Gras. It brings to mind beads, parties and fancy floats in New Orleans as people cram in all the fun they can before Lent begins.

Mardi Gras is just around the corner, and even though we may not all be celebrating in the Big Easy, we can still get a taste of the Carnival spirit. Here are five New Orleans cocktails ready to help let the good times roll.

That is the message Lake Wales Police Chief Chris Velasquez has sent out in advance of today's Mardi Gras celebration. Mardi Gras, which is French for Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is the start of Lent, which for many

Several ramps on Interstate 55 will be closed downtown this weekend as part of the Mardi Gras activities in the city. By Doug Miner Watch for MoDOT's Barrel Bob; MoDOT asks motorists to please slow down in work zones. MoDOT Ramps from northbound I-55

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