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In 1875, the Louisiana State Legislature declared Mardi Gras a legal holiday in the state of Louisiana.[1] The holiday is observed on the day before Ash Wednesday (also known as Fat Tuesday).[2][3][4]
Establishing the state holiday made it possible for people to celebrate Mardi Gras legally, including suspending laws against concealing one's identity with a mask for the day, though it continues to be illegal on every other day of the year.[5] Critics maintain that this holiday has facilitated anonymity which has led to unabashed drunkenness, drug abuse, violence against individuals and businesses, and other criminal activity.
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