Flashing Mardi Gras GIFs Shrove Gras, also known as the festive celebration, is a colorful holiday that takes place before the Christian observance of Lent. This festivity has become a tradition filled with melodies, dance, parades, and individuals decked out in gorgeous attire. In the period of Mardi Gras, individuals enjoy gathering bright beads that are tossed by carnival floats parading down the streets. This flashy commemoration attracts forth a combination of thrill and happiness for all.