No Valentine this year? Don’t worry, Tulanians! Mardi Gras is coming in strong as number one bae. Here are six reasons (one for every day you hope to make it to the parades) why Mardi Gras is the best Valentine.
1. Because Mardi Gras doesn’t mind giving more than it receives. You take and take and take (beads), and Mardi never asks for anything back.
2. Mardi Gras doesn’t mind if you get a little sloppy. Mardi has seen you at your worst year after year, and it still comes back.
3. Mardi Gras doesn’t get mad doesn’t get jealous when you celebrate other holidays because it knows it’ll always be your favorite.
4. Mardi Gras encourages you to be who you are, no holding back.
5. Because beads are better than chocolate, and have way less calories. And King Cake is better than chocolate too, and we can forget about those calories.
6. And last, but not least, Mardi Gras doesn’t mind if you spend a little time with your friends. In fact, that’s what Mardi is best for.