Which of the following is a difference between Mardi Gras and the Carnaval Ponceño?

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Mardi Gras is celebrated before Lent.
Mardi Gras is celebrated before Lent.

Mardi Gras features parades and music.
Mardi Gras features parades and music.

Mardi gras features gold, green, and purple colors.
Mardi gras features gold, green, and purple colors.

Mardi Gras is a week-long celebration.

Answer 1

The difference between Mardi Gras and the Carnaval Ponceño is that Mardi Gras is celebrated before Lent, while the specifics of the Carnaval Ponceño may vary. Since the options you provided focus on characteristics of Mardi Gras, one of the key differences is that:

• Mardi Gras is celebrated before Lent.

This statement is true for Mardi Gras, making it a notable difference. The other statements describe features of Mardi Gras but do not highlight differences between it and the Carnaval Ponceño.