From animated classics to crime dramas, Mardi Gras has left its mark on the screen. One of the most beloved cinematic portrayals of Mardi Gras comes from Disney’s The Princess and the Frog (2009).

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of fasting ...