LANSING, Mich. (WILX) -Fat Tuesday marks the official kick off of Mardi Gras and the colors associated with the celebrations are typically, green, gold and purple and they each stand for something.
The history of the colors can get a little complicated, but according to mardigrasneworleans.com, a historian named Errol Flynn Laborde says the the colors of Mardi Gras can be traced to the first rex parade in 1872. He cites newspapers of the day that included a proclamation from the king of the carnival saying that balconies should be draped in purple, green and gold.
Purple represents justice, green is faith and gold, power.
Looking for more fun facts? Be sure to head to the East Lansing Public Library to learn more!
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