5 fun facts about one of the wildest and biggest parties in the U.S.

GALVESTON, Texas -- Mardi Gras Galveston and Mardi Gras in New Orleans have happened annually for decades.

Watch the video above to find out a few things you may not know about one of the biggest parties in the country.
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