Garrison-Harrison, from Southern University and A&M College, said people travel to New Orleans from all over the world to celebrate Mardi Gras under the impression that they can show up and behave ...

But Mardi Gras is an entire season, often called Carnival. It begins 12 days after Christmas on Jan. 6 and lasts until Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.

Garrison-Harrison, from Southern University and A&M College, said people travel to New Orleans from all over the world to celebrate Mardi Gras under the impression that they can show up and behave ...