at Mardi Gras 1991, 1,200 instances of body-baring in exchange for beads or other favors. See also Carnaval de Ponce Fantasy Fest Fat Thursday, a similar traditional Christian feast associated with the celebration of Carnival. Maslenitsa Shrove Tuesday Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Tsiknopempti Užgavėnės References External links Traditional Cajun Mardi Gras Celebrations Mardi Gras in Mobile, Encyclopedia of Alabama Where to Celebrate Mardi Gras Around the World – slideshow by The Guardian Fashion plates featuring historic Mardi Gras costumes from the Metropolitan Museum of Art Libraries Tuesday observances February observances March observances Holidays based on the date of Easter Catholic Church in the United States Clothing-optional events