Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras and party with these great Mardi goods and party supplies

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Mardi Gras is one of the most festive celebrations in the United States. French for “Fat Tuesday”, the Mardi Gras Carnival begins on January 6th (the Twelfth Night), and ends on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras itself occurs on the Tuesday prior to Ash Wednesday and signifies the start of the 40-day Lent season.

Mardi Gras Sequin Party Masks (6 count)

Mardi Gras Magic Party Kit

Finding the right mardi gras party supplies can make your celebration even more special. In fact, you could use Mardi Gras as a theme throughout the year! That includes events such as birthdays, proms, family reunions and fundraisers. Here are some tips for choosing the right supplies for your Mardi Gras event:

Mardi Gras Magic Dessert Plates (8 count)

Mardi Gras Magic Dinner Plates (8 count)

1. Know the colors.

Just as there are three primary colors in the light spectrum, so there are also three primary colors of Mardi Gras for Mardi costumes and decorations. What makes the colors special is that they each represent something. The color purple represents justice, the color green signifies faith and the color gold symbolizes power. So when choosing mardi gras party supplies, it’s important to incorporate these different colors into the color scheme for your event. Besides creating a festive atmosphere, you’ll also have a chance to show off your knowledge about the meaning of each color.

Mardi Gras Reveler Props Wall Add-Ons

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2. Make a big impression the beads.

Since the late 1800s, people have thrown beads from floats in Mardi Gras parades, to onlookers. While the most common material was initially glass, today you can find a wide variety of plastic beads for your Mardi Gras parties. These colorful pieces are perfect as decorations, party favors and any other function you can think of.

3. Keep it simple with party kits.

If you want to create the perfect party more conveniently, then choose Mardi Gras party kits. Whether you need sets of plates and cups, decorations, or other collections-such kits can make your party planning much simpler. You’ll have the right stuff in the right colors, to make your Mardi Gras party a hit.; your guests will think that you spent hours collecting your party supplies.

4. King everyone with crowns.

This is among the most basic and inexpensive types of mardi supplies. You can find these crowns in the three colors of Mardi Gras. Everyone loves to feel important and you can make it happen with these crowns. Make sure to buy one for everyone at your party or other occasion. They can help to create a light atmosphere at any Mardi Gras event. By choosing paper versions, you don’t have to worry about the crowns getting damaged during the festivities!

5. Remember the party favors.

From beads to coins and from crowns to party poppers and even Mardi Gras masks, you don’t have to spend a fortune to give your guests something to remind them of the fantastic Mardi Gras party that you threw.

Planning the perfect party with great Mardi Gras supplies can make Mardi Gras even more thrilling. Use these tips to commemorate one of the most festive celebrations around the world. Your guests will thank you!

Reveal and Conceal yourself with a Mardi Gras Mask. Join in the Mardi party fun with these great Mardi Gras Masks. See the complete range and styles of masks here: Mardi Masks.

There is something almost magical about a Mardi Gras mask. You can almost feel like another person altogether in the blink of an eye. As many have said and will say again and again, masks have a way about them that are equally revealing and concealing.

Revealing and Concealing

On one hand, you can reveal who you are on the inside, or at least show your hidden fantasies, with the right Mardi Gras mask. For example, if you fancy yourself as an aristocrat in the Venetian tradition, then a Venetian silver mask is the right one for you.

Venetian Mask Silver With Headpiece	Red Venetian Mask	Tri-Color Feather Half Mask

Or if you are from the theater, then either the gold tragedy or comedy mask is a handy one. Or if you want to declare to the world that indeed you are a couple, then matching Mardi Gras masks are for you and your lovey-dovey.

On the other hand, you can also conceal your identity with the right mask. Indeed, many revelers come to the Mardi Gras parade to be able to enjoy themselves behind the anonymity of their elaborate masks! Many flings have been borne of such mystery and mystique although what happens after said qualities have faded into familiarity is all up to the both of you.

Feather Mardi Gras Mask	White Venetian Mask With Black Hat	Winter’s Eve Feather Mask

Knowing Your History

You may ask how the tradition of masks in Mardi Gras came about. Well, in the olden days when aristocrats and the plebeians were strictly not allowed to mingle during festivities like Mardi Gras balls and parades – except maybe when the plebian was serving the aristocrat hand and foot – the Mardi Gras masks allowed both to party together without fear of ridicule or censure.

Thus, the plebeians had the opportunity to attend the masquerade parties while the aristocrats were able to join in the revelry of the Mardi Gras parades, both without looking over their shoulders. Nowadays, the masks of Mardi Gras are there for a more egalitarian reason – to allow everybody to feel somebody else for a day, each to his or her own.

Black Venetian Feathers Mask	Gold Venetian Half Mask with Flowers	Gold Comedy Mask

Choosing Your Masks

Now that we have established that you really need a Mardi Gras mask to be in the spirit of Fat Tuesday, the next step is to choose it. (Did we mention that everybody can wear a mask of their choice even if they only come to the Mardi Gras parade in their basic jeans and tank top?) Of course, the primary consideration in choosing your Mardi Mask is comfort and convenience.

Do keep in mind that you might be wearing, or at least carrying, the mask for hours at a time. Thus, it pays to choose a Mardi Gras mask based on how well it fits your face, how good it looks on you, and how pretty it blends in with your Mardi Gras costume, if you have any. Best advice: Choose a mask that will let you breathe, say, just an eye mask especially if you have mild claustrophobia.

You can have your mask in any color and material you wish although it will be nice to get one in the official Mardi Gras colors of purple, green and gold. Add in feathers, sequins and beads and you are more than ready to pile on the mystery and mystique!

But do remember that New Orleans establishment owners require taking off Mardi Gras masks once you enter their premises. Do follow the law even when having fun.

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