Mardi Gras is coming....It's time to party!

Jointed Mardi Gras Jester

It is time to get ready for Mardi Gras! Grab your beads, put on some green, gold, and purple, and head on down to New Orleans. (Even though Mardi Gras is celebrated all over the world with different customs and traditions.) Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday, or Shrove Tuesday, and it is the day before Lent begins, which is also known as Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras will fall this year on March 8, and there are usually two whole weeks worth of parades leading up to this one day.

Do you know what the green, gold, and purple colors of Mardi Gras mean? Purple means justice. Green means faith. And gold means power.

You can’t celebrate Mardi Gras without a few party essentials. The first must have for Mardi Gras are beads, beads, beads. You’ll either need beads to wear or to throw. You may be thinking, “I wish I had a way to catch those beads properly.” Well, now you do with the Mardi Gras Bead Catcher. It has a plastic green stick with a purple net. Beads aren’t all that are thrown; little trinkets, toys, and small stuffed animals are also thrown too!

Another must have for Mardi Gras are masks. We have a variety of masks to choose from. You could choose a mask that is a little more sophisticated, like the Majestic Fanci-Feather Masks, Ultima Fanci-Feather Masks, Mardi Gras Fanci-Feather Masks, or the Classic Fanci-Feather Masks. Or if these aren’t your style then try the half masks.

If you're looking to dress up more like a royal King or Queen, try our King/Queen Robes. We even have a Child’s Red Robe too, so you can dress up your little one. Your royal costume would not be complete without a crown, take a look at all the Mardi Gras crowns we have to offer.

Or if you aren't feeling very royal; try bringing out your sassy side with our feather boas, or a pair of Fanci-Frames. Why not spice up that outfit with a hat too!

Regardless of how you bring in Mardi Gras this year, do so with a lot of energy and fun! Let your hair down and party! Happy Mardi Gras!