About Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the grand finale of the Carnival season — a last hurrah of indulgence before Lent. Rooted in New Orleans tradition, it's all about vibrant colors (purple, green, and gold), elaborate masks, king cake, and non-stop revelry. You don't need to be on Bourbon Street to throw a fantastic Mardi Gras party.
Mardi Gras Party Planning Checklist
- 1Host a mask-decorating station with blank masks, feathers, glitter, and paint
- 2Organize a bead-toss competition or bead scavenger hunt
- 3Bake or order a king cake — whoever finds the baby plastic figurine is the next host
- 4Set up a Cajun/Creole food bar with gumbo, jambalaya, and beignets
- 5Play New Orleans jazz and brass band music for authentic ambiance
- 6Run a 'Mardi Gras Trivia' round covering history, traditions, and NOLA culture