The Mardi Gras Mask Market this year will take place Friday, February 25 through Monday, February 28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the courtyard of Secondline Arts & Antiques on 1209 Decatur St., so add it to your French Quarter/Frenchmen Street walk-abouts. Perhaps our favorite tradition to share is the annual Mardi Gras Mask Market, a four-day family-friendly festival showcasing artisan mask makers in Dutch Alley with all the revelry you would expect. The annual Mardi Gras Mask Market at the French Market will take place in Dutch Alley, at the intersection of Dumaine and Decatur Streets, Friday The Market does, however, provide a point of focus for the symbolic connection between Mardi Gras and masks, and the placement of an organized mask sale within the Mardi Gras time frame not only suggests that symbolic connection but provides another event, in addition to parades, parties and processions, which is part of the celebration. 37th Annual Mardi Gras Mask Market February 17th-20th Dutch Alley Join the 37th annual Mardi Gras Mask and Costume Market. Mask makers from all over converge on Dutch Alley to display their creations. Many mask makers have 20+ years experience. Costume design/accessories will be added this year. More info Mardi Gras 2023 Balcony Tickets The French Market, for example, has been a cornerstone of New Orleans culture for centuries, serving as a meeting place for traders, artisans, and revelers. During Mardi Gras, the market transforms into a bustling hub of activity, with vendors selling everything from traditional King Cakes to hand-crafted masks and costumes. The Mask Market and new Mardi Gras Market will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day between Ursuline and Barracks streets on French Market Place near the Farmers Market. Mardi Gras masks are more than just festive accessories—they carry a rich history and cultural significance. Every detail, Mardi Gras color and design tells a story, and the artists who craft 24Pcs Mardi Gras Masks Bulk Mardi Gras Mask Metallic Gold Purple Green Masquerade Mask Carnival Mask Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Costume Party Supplies,Mardi Gras Decorations for Women, Men and Kids 4.5 out of 5 stars 7 She is an Oregon artist, wife, mother and grandmother. She has been making masks for the last 11 years with her sister-in-law, master mask-maker Diane Trapp. She has traveled to New Orleans to sell her masks at the Mardi Gras Mask Market for the last 13 years. Browse a wide selection of mardi gras black mask and face coverings available in various fabrics and configurations, made by a community of small business-owners. Mardi Gras Masks Couples Mardi Gras women feather mask Purple masks Green mask Gold mask Masks men Mardi Gras masks couples carnival masks (34.1k) Sale Price $40.50 $ 40.50 Browse a wide selection of mardi gras masquerade mask for men and face coverings available in various fabrics and configurations, made by a community of small business-owners.
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