TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WTXL) -- The tradition of Mardi Gras in the U.S. is over two centuries old, and with that comes a lot of history.
Kellie and Max take a look at how the celebration got started and why many of the holiday staples are now in place. Watch below.
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