Mardi Gras

The Original Mardi Gras: Mobile, AL
Mardi Gras in Mobile!
Most people associate Mardi Gras in the US with the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is true that New Orleans hosts the largest and most popular Mardi Gras, but they were not the first to celebrate the Carnival season. That honor goes to their smaller neighbor to the east: Mobile, Alabama. Mobile hosted its first Mardi Gras celebration in 1703, long before New Orleans. And Mardi Gras is still celebrated in this quiet southern town every year. While New Orleans has the reputation for the lar...

Mardi Gras Coloring Pages and Masks
Mardi Gras Coloring Pages and Masks to Color
Mardi Gras coloring pages are great fun for children and adults. Decorate a Mardi Gras coloring page with the official colors of Mardi Gras - gold, purple, green. Make your own mask from a Mardi Gras coloring template. Or use a Mardi Gras coloring page image to make a digital stamp for cardmaking, scrapbooking or other paper crafts. Color a fantasy mask for your favorite Mardi Gras parade or a masquerade party for Fat Tuesday fun. Kids will enjoy learning about New Orleans, King cakes, jazz,...

Mardi Gras Cakes and Cupcakes
Decorating Ideas for Mardi Gras Cakes and Cupcakes
Are you looking for decorating ideas for Mardi Gras cakes and cupcakes? These ideas will get you started! Mardi Gras is a popular celebration in many parts of the U.S., especially South Louisiana. King Cakes are the traditional dessert served at parties and more informal get-togethers. But, there are other festive cake and cupcake designs that can add a special touch to your Fat Tuesday celebrations! Below, you'll find ideas, resources and photos to give you decorating ideas for your Mardi ...

Mardi Gras Tree and Carnival Ornaments
Decorate a Mardi Gras Tree Using Carnival Ornaments
Mardi Gras tree decorated using Carnival ornaments can make a wonderful decoration for one of the most entertaining celebrations of the year! Instead of a green tree, if you choose a tricolored Mardi Gras tree that you decorate using ornaments designed in the three symbolic colors of this major event: purple, gold and green, you're surely going to surprise any visitor in the house! If you're like me and enjoy decorating the house on all holiday occasions, then this page has been made for you...

Quiz: Mardi Gras Fun Quiz
Are you ready for my quiz?
Mardi Gras is a fantastic carnival which New Orleans is known for, which is celebrated over several weeks full of parades, music and dancing in the streets, masquerade balls and huge parties. The celebration has a long and interesting history- take this quiz and see how much you know about Carnival! :-) Further down the page you'll find some cool pictures of Mardi Gras and information about Carnival in New Orleans 2012. :-) Mardi Gras just came to a close Tuesday night at midnight; and was a...

Mardi Gras Masks & Costumes
Celebrate Mardi Gras in Style
Mardi Gras was February 21, 2012. Whether your in New Orleans, Rio, or at a party in your own neighborhood you'll want to dress up for this festive occasion. Below you'll find Venetian masks, Voodoo and French inspired costumes for men and women, as well as plenty of purple, green and gold. The next Mardi Gras will be February 12, 2013.

Best Mardi Gras Party Decorations
Decoration Ideas for a Mardi Gras Masquerade Party
Mardi Gras party decorations are a must if you're planning to celebrate the event through a masquerade party at home on Fat Tuesday. Moreover, Mardi Gras party decorations can help you make your party shine above the rest like a star. With purple, green and golden being the traditional colors of this entertaining event and many options in decorating, your Mardi Gras party decor can go without a hitch. There's just so much to choose from that your decor can hardly go wrong. Here are some Mar...

Mardi Gras/Fat Tuesday Themed Party
Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras Themed Party
Mardi Gras which means "Fat Tuesday" in French, is probably the biggest single party in the United States. Mardi Gras celebration actually begins two weeks before Fat Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday (generally believed to be the celebration before the fast for Lent). Fat Tuesday is the final and biggest day of celebration for Mardi Gras.

New Orleans Mardi Gras
Parties and parades continue to go from strength to strength in New Orleans with the annual Mardi Gras celebrations continuing unabated. Fat Tuesday occurs on February 21, in 2012; which is an interesting number when written as day - month -year, 21022012. Spooky. The Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans is one of many such Mardi Gras festivals around the world, with their origins in Pagan celebrations to mark the end of the long winter days and the blossoming of spring. Carnival picture by R...

Mardi Gras T-Shirts 2012
Mardi Gras T-Shirts and Apparel for Fat Tuesday in New Orleans, Mobile, and More!
Gear up for Mardi Gras 2012 with these unique shirts and apparel, just for the day's events! Find a great selection of Mardi Gras 2012 t-shirts, including ones with beads, Fleur de Lis symbols, and of course, the traditional purple, green, and gold colors. Mardi Gras is an annual celebration in New Orleans and throughout the Southern United States, France, Belgium, Sweden, Italy, and other Christian practicing countries that focuses on a little indulgence the day before Ash Wednesday. The eve...