A traditional Mardi Gras party

Mardi Gras is undoubtedly the largest and most colorful party in the world and provides you and your guests with an excellent opportunity to impress everyone around you. The most important elements of any Mardi Gras are the Mardi Gras decorations and, of course, the Mardi Gras beads and masks. Mardi Gras history has seen tens of thousands of revelers transcend the French Quarter in the most colorful and elaborate costumes, and you should do your best to recreate this party atmosphere when planning a Mardi Gras party.

Mardi Gras party ideas are not hard to think of; everyone knows the basic principle of the festival itself. The procession is packed with people in extravagant costumes and you should try to emulate this when you have your party. Mardi Gras party games could revolve around costumes, let the kids create their own, and have a competition for the best costume. Mardi Gras decorations of masks hanging from the ceiling and beads hung around the house will work perfectly to set the scene, and as Mardi Gras party favors, you can hand out masks and beads to all of your guests.

When shopping for your Mardi Gras party supplies, you should always think of hot and spicy New Orleans Mardi Gras recipes. Almost every Mardi Gras menu will include a seafood and shrimp gumbo. Seafood is very popular in New Orleans, almost as popular as hot spices, so keep this in mind when shopping for your supplies. Buy any Cajun or Creole cookbook for some great easy-to-make and tasting recipes that will help keep your party going.