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Balloons, streamers and confetti are great Mardi Gras decorations, but you can keep it as simple or go as over-the-top as you like. The colors of Mardi Gras are green, purple and gold, so festive decorations in that color scheme are lovely and on theme. Have fun! Garnish foods with Mardi Gras party cake toppers. Little bags of confetti are No Mardi Gras party is complete without sending your guests home with a fun keepsake to remember the night. Party favors are the perfect way to thank your guests for coming while keeping the festive spirit alive. Whether you look for something simple or a bit more elaborate, the key is to tie the favors to Mardi Gras traditions and colors. If you’re not able to celebrate down in the Big Easy this year, we can create our own New Orleans-style fun from the comfort of our own homes with these flashy and fun Mardi Gras party ideas. This year, Mardi Gras Day, aka Fat Tuesday, falls on March 4, 2025 and signals the beginning of the Easter season. From decor to entertainment to food Look for a Mardi Gras piñata at your local party store. Use one of these Mardi Gras DIY centerpieces to decorate your table. Don’t forget the staple of any good Mardi Gras event: bead necklaces. The metallic necklaces are a staple at Mardi Gras parades, and your family will love layering them on. What to Serve at Your Mardi Gras Party. Taste What games are played at Mardi Gras? Invite your guests to hunt for gold coins or plastic babies around the party. As one of the best Mardi Gras party ideas for seniors or kids, this fun activity will keep everyone on their toes. 22. Musical Chairs. Play a game of musical chairs for one of the most thrilling Mardi Gras party ideas. The Origins of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras dates back thousands of years to pagan Roman festivals of spring and fertility but evolved into a religious festival with the influence of Christianity. Instead of abandoning the Roman traditions, the festival and parties, also called Carnival in different parts of the world, became a perfect prelude to Lent. Play Mardi Gras traditional games like musical chairs or pin the tail on the alligator. Consider handing out prizes for the winners to make your activities funnier. Mardi Gras-themed presents include masks, beads, or New Orleans hot sauce bottles. Choose the music; Music is an essential part of any party, and a Mardi Gras party is no exception. Incorporate fun activities like carnival games or Mardi Gras trivia to keep the party lively. Planning Your Mardi Gras Party. With some careful planning and a dash of creativity, you can host a celebration that your friends and family will be talking about for years. Setting the Date and Venue. First things first—let’s pick a date. Bacchus Bash: A big all-day Mardi Gras block party on Super Sunday (the Sunday before Mardi Gras) featuring live music, DJs, and VIP open bar ticket options. Orpheuscapade: A black-tie affair hosted at the Convention Center, with table seating, drink set-ups, and up-close parade viewing. Mardi Gras is truly a citywide celebration, and you’ll find everything from quirky, satirical floats pulled by horses in Krewe du Vieux (warning: the themes of this parade are definitely risque and meant for adults only), to the North Side Skull and Bones Gang who roam the streets of the Treme beginning at dawn every Mardi Gras morning. Rally your krew today and let the good times roll at the Mardi Gras Soulard celebration! Bud Light Party Tent. Saturday, March 1, 2025: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Bud Light Party Centre & Activation Tent (Soulard Market Park & Plaza - 8th & Lafayette) Get ready for the ultimate Mardi Gras party in the Bud Light Party Tent! Dauphine’s is hosting a ticketed Mardi Gras party with an open bar, passed bites and several food stations and live musical entertainment and other performances. Tickets start at $175 per person Mardi Gras Party has been the beating heart of the Festival for over 40 years, bringing together over 10,000 people on the biggest night of Sydney's queer party calendar. International, interstate and local artists, DJs and performers will keep you going for 8 hours as the dark night turns to dawn. From February 1 through March 30, guests will let the good times roll as they experience an authentic, family-friendly version of the Mardi Gras bash at Universal Studios Florida. The event will be held over 60+ nights – with the food booths open and the parade taking place every night. Mardi Gra Mardi Gras Party has been the beating heart of the Festival for over 40 years, bringing together over 10,000 people on the biggest night of Sydney’s party calendar. International, interstate and local artists, DJs and performers will keep you going for 8 hours as the dark night turns to dawn. The 507 Mardi Gras Party is open to all ages with free entry to the first 100 guests and anyone 12 years old or younger. After that, $10 per person. There’s a cash bar –or get the unlimited Mardi Gras drink package! Details and tickets here The mile-long Mardi Gras Parade at The Wharf is the largest in the District. Photo: Courtesy The Wharf Budget-Friendly New Orleans Style including DIY French Quarter Street Signs with Free SVG, repurposing, easy decor ideas. BONUS: Celebrate Mardi Gras in a Fun $15 outfit. Sydney Mardi Gras 2025 is here! Free to party, free to celebrate, free to laugh, free to be Festival-favourites, revamped returns and new queens on the block join the line-up for Sydney Mardi Gras 2025! 2025 Mardi Gras Balcony Party on the Strand. Come join us for a wild night of dancing, beads, and fun at the Roof Garden! Get ready to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras right here on the Strand. 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