Mardi Gras Theme Party
It doesn’t matter if you are getting in that last hurrah before Ash Wednesday or you just want to have that Fat Tuesday feeling, throwing a Mardi Gras theme party is perfect at any time of the year.
And there are endless occasions in which a Mardi Gras theme party would be perfect. Some suggestions are for birthdays, graduations, anniversaries, retirement, promotions – even wedding receptions. Of course you could do the unexpected and have a Fat Tuesday style party during other holidays like the 4th of July or instead of a traditional Christmas party. Even if you don’t have a particular event to celebrate, having a Mardi Gras party just because it sounds like fun is never a bad idea!
Since the point of Mardi Gras is to go with the flow and have a good time, having a Fat Tuesday party can be as laid back and personalized to you as you wish. There are no set rules when it comes to this holiday! But if you want to get the theme right, there are some things to consider for the best results.
As with any party, but especially with a Mardi Gras theme party, the food is essential. People associate celebrations with food and New Orleans during this holiday is no exception! There are certain foods that make the French Quarter famous and these are going to make your party a hit if you include them. Cajun style seafood is a must and that includes Etoufee (shrimp or crawfish are both excellent) and jambalaya. Red beans and rice are another New Orleans classic. If you’re not much of a cook you can always have your party catered or order food from a local Cajun themed restaurant. Or if you want to make the attempt at cooking yourself make sure you stock up on Cajun seasoning (Tony’s is a good go to and it’s available at grocery stores everywhere). Of course there are plenty of recipes online that give you the breakdown on these classic dishes.
Speaking of food, just about everyone loves dessert and Mardi Gras has it’s own special cake, King Cake. You can make your own, order it from a New Orleans’ bakery to be shipped to your door or you may want to see if your local grocery store carries them. I noticed my local Kroger has King Cakes!
As with any party, decorations really set the tone. Most holidays have their own color scheme and Mardi Gras is no exception. You can buy Mardi Gras party supplies and be done with it. Or if you want to do it yourself just make sure you stick with gold, green and purple. Putting these three colors together instantly sets the Mardi Gras mood.
Music is also essential for a good party and New Orleans certainly has its own distinctive styles of music. There are quite a few songs about Mardi Gras that will serve your party well and of course jazz and Zydeco music can make anyone feel they are in Louisiana!
What you and your guests wear gives the party its own unique flavor. Making your party a costume party is perfect for any Mardi Gras theme party. There are so many different Mardi Gras costume ideas so you and your guests can find the right Mardi Gras costume. Also Mardi Gras masks let you and your guests easily pull together a great look for the party. To amp up the excitement you may want to have a costume contest with the winners being the King and Queen of the Krewe.
Finally, no matter what you do – make sure you include Mardi Gras beads! You can buy Mardi Gras beads online easily and have an amazing assortment for your party and guests. All the other elements just do not compare to having beads for Fat Tuesday! You could serve your guests chips and dip, play polka music, decorate in black and orange with everyone wearing jeans and tshirts, but if you have beads it will still feel like Mardi Gras!
As you can see putting together a Mardi Gras theme party is very simple with just a few easy touches. Mardi Gras is so fun and distinctive that it doesn’t take a lot of effort to set the scene! The most important element – have fun and let the good times roll!
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