Mardi Gras
Party Planning Guide
Ideas, Invitations, Decorations & Favors
Mardi Gras 2009 is in just
days.
Picture yourself in the middle of the French Quarter wearing a colorful mask,
an elegant costume and, of course, Mardi
Gras beads. You are a stranger in the crowd of masked faces, and the smell
of spicy Cajun cuisine is so close that it makes your mouth water. The upbeat
sounds of New Orleans carnival music are everywhere. Everyone is offering you
beaded necklaces of all shapes and colors. People are in the streets celebrating
the fun, colorful and exciting carnival that is Mardi Gras.
Then, you snap out of your dream and realize you have neither the means nor
the time to travel to the crazy festival in New Orleans. Yet, there is a part of
you wanting to break out and celebrate. Let us show you how to create your own
Mardi Gras Masquerade. Turn your
house into Bourbon Street with our
Mardi Gras Decorations.
Mardi
Gras Theme Party Ideas
Traditional
Mardi Gras Parties
Mardi Gras Parties for Special Occasions
Mardi Gras Creations For You
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Mardi Gras History
Mardi Gras came to America in 1699 with the French explorer Iberville. Mardi
Gras had been celebrated in Paris since the Middle Ages, where it was a major
holiday. Iberville sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, from where he launched an
expedition up the Mississippi River. On March 3 of 1699, Iberville had set up a
camp on the west bank of the river about 60 miles south of where New Orleans is
today. This was the day Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France. In honor of
this important day, Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras.
For more information see the History of Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras Menu
You don’t want to have to wash dishes so use some
paper plates (at least for the appetizers). Use this
twist as a napkin ring.
Can't you just smell the zesty spices of the traditional New Orleans cuisine?
Well if you can't, put together your own complete meal from
Crawfish Etouffee, to
Seafood Gumbo or
Shrimp Creole, and who
can resist pecan pralines for dessert? Yum!
Of course Creole cooking means Emeril Lagassi. Here are
Emeril’s Creole Recipes.
The Recipe Source has over 500 recipes for you to peruse. Check it out! And
last but not least a
King Cake for dessert!
And finally, it's not a Mardi Gras party without
Pat O'Brien's Hurricane Mix.
Mardi Gras Games and Activities
Discussion
Mardi Gras Planning and
Decorating Ideas from Party411.com
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Creations For You!
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Mardi Gras Themes
Mardi
Gras Madness
Mardi Gras Bead Bash
Mardi Gras Masquerade Birthday
Cool Jazz Party
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball
- A Corporate Event
Mardi Gras Super Bowl Bash
New Year’s Eve Mardi Gras Celebration
A Sweet 16 Mardi Gras Madness!
Great Mardi
Gras Games
Mardi Gras Party Games
If you have questions
about throwing your “Carnivale” ask the
Party Girl
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