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Second Cup: Have a Merry Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras
Posted at 9:20 AM, Feb 09, 2016
and last updated 2019-03-04 09:37:18-05

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. 

Remember, you can catch Second Cup every weekday morning at 7 a.m. only on WTXL.tv

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