Congressman Troy Carter Brings Mardi Gras to the House of Representatives

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter Sr. brought a taste of Carnival to Washington, D.C. by giving a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives celebrating Mardi Gras and distributing traditional King cakes to his colleagues.

Congressman Carter said in his speech, “After the challenges and isolation of the pandemic, this year’s Mardi Gras is a chance for us to reunite, reconnect, and celebrate what makes New Orleans, New Orleans. While I am in D.C. for House business and for our President’s State of the Union address, my heart is at home.”

Watch the Congressman’s full speech here.

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