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February 20th, 2020

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11 Festive and Fun Mardi Gras Tattoos

How are you celebrating Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras is an annual celebration that is observed the day before Ash Wednesday, signifying the beginning of Lent. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday and is traditionally celebrated by eating rich, fatty foods before the fasting season. Many cities, particularly New Orleans, go all out for the occasion—hosting parades, festivals and contests for the occasion.

In New Orleans, the parade is organized by krewes, which are social clubs whose origins date back to the 19th century. Krewes create the parade floats and wear elaborate costumes while they toss “throws” to the excited people in the crowd. Popular throws include plastic beads, decorative coins (called doubloons), cups, moon pies and small toys. Some krewes amp things up with their throws, tossing lingerie, plungers, shoes and purses to a lucky few.

One of the most popular traditions of Mardi Gras is women flashing their breasts in exchange for throws. This tradition dates back to the late 1880s, according to a social analysis recorded in the “Ritual Disrobement at Mardi Gras: Ceremonial Exchange and Moral Order.” Today, Mardi Gras locals typically avoid this practice, but many tourists continue to engage in it on Bourbon street and while watching the parade on balconies. According to the aforementioned study, social scientists recorded over 1,200 women participating in flashing the krewes in 1991.

In honor of Mardi Gras, which falls on February 25th this year, we’ve collected some of Instagram’s finest tattoos themed off this holiday. Take a peek at the festive ink in the gallery below, then let us know your thoughts on this story on social media.

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The upper half of this sleeve I did several years back. The lower half was added recently. Looking forward to finishing it all soon. #masonwilliams #spidertattoo #magictattoo #bluerocktattoo #mardigrastattoo

A post shared by Mason Williams (@arclighttattoo) on Oct 9, 2019 at 7:12am PDT

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A little Mardi Gras mask I finished up yesterday !! Some healed and some fresh. #mardigras #mardigrastattoo #laizzeslesbontempsrouler #louisianatattooartist #voodouxtattoux #axys #tatgear #electrumstencilprimer #hivecaps #fusiontattooink #snowflaketattoo #dynamicblackink #shreveport #bossiercity #femaletattooist #girlswithtattoos @voodouxtattoux @tatgear.apparel @axysrotary

A post shared by Nicole Woods Shore (@nicoleatvoodouxtattoux) on Oct 20, 2018 at 7:32am PDT

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+Every where else in the world it’s just another Tuesday. Thank you Margaux #fattuesday #neworleans #neworleanstattoo #mardigras #mardigrastattoo

A post shared by Danika+Brooke (@feliine) on May 22, 2019 at 4:40pm PDT

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Who’s ready for Mardi Gras ‍♀️ #highlandmardigras Fun Louisiana collage from yesterday. @voodouxtattoux #voodouxtattoux @axysrotary #axys #axysrotary #axysvalhalla #electrumstencilproducts #hivecaps #fytcartridges #vitalitreetattoo #fusiontattooink #girlswithtattoos #mardigrastattoo #louisianatattooartist #shreveporttattooartist #magnoliatattoo #voodoodolltattoo #laissezlesbontempsrouler

A post shared by Nicole Woods Shore (@nicoleatvoodouxtattoux) on Jan 31, 2020 at 9:08am PST

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#finelinetattoo #blackandgreytattoo #stippletattoo #mardigrastattoo #nolatattooartist

A post shared by Sean Harrington (@seanharringtontattoo) on Feb 14, 2020 at 10:34am PST

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#mardigrastattoo #hartandhuntington #hartandhuntingtonorlando #orlandotattooartist #orlandotattooshop #ucf #universal #universalstudios #citywalk #ioa #islandsofadventure #volcanobay #femaletattooartist #girlswithtattoos #guyswithtattoos #floridatattooshop #floridatattooartist #centralflorida #babeswithtattoos #girlswhotattoo #tattooedbabes #inked #tattooed #tatted #ultimatetattoosupply #kingpintattoosupply #griffinsalve @hhorlandotattoo @griffinsalve @ultimatetattoosupply @kingpintattoosupply @allegoryink @redemptiontattoocare @inked #allegoryink #watercolortattoo

A post shared by Miss Wild West (@misswildwest) on Jan 28, 2020 at 3:15pm PST

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New Orleans is no stranger to spells, so @wildroottattoo cast some +20 tatwizard spell and conjured this Frog Prince tattoo. Want some of your own tattoo magic? Come see us at 5010 Freret Street. We’re ready to transform you! #freretstreet #freretandnapoleon #neworleanstattooshop #nolatattooshop #neworleanstattoo #nolatattoo #mardigrastattoo #mardigrasherewecome #bigeasytattoo #bestofthebigeasy #laissezlebontempsrouler #tulane #tulaneuniversity #loyolaneworleans #greenthings

A post shared by Sailor’s Cross Tattoo&Gallery (@sailorscross) on Jan 5, 2020 at 4:26pm PST

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In NOLA, it’s Mardi Gras everyday! Come get an everlasting souvenir from our Freret Street location! By @wildroottattoo #mardigrastattoo #nolatattoo #neworleanstattoo #gatortattoo #fattuesday #bestinnola #nolattattooshop #neworleanstattooshop #uptowntattooshop

A post shared by Sailor’s Cross Tattoo&Gallery (@sailorscross) on Oct 24, 2019 at 10:07pm PDT

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Jester mask by Travis @travis565 #studio21tattoo #lasvegastattoo #lasvegastattooartist #jestertattoo #jestermasktattoo #mardigrastattoo

A post shared by Studio21Tattoo.com (@studio21tattoo) on Aug 25, 2018 at 1:28pm PDT

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Mardi Gras Pinup by @dennishickmantattooer #holycitytattooingcollective

A post shared by Holy City Tattooing Collective (@holycitytattooingcollective) on Feb 20, 2018 at 1:46pm PST

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The work of @cktattoo, always expanding our perception beyond surface details. #RadiantColorsInk #RadiantColorsCrew

A post shared by Radiant Colors Tattoo Ink (@radiantcolorsink) on Aug 15, 2017 at 3:07pm PDT

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