Hello Partiers, and Welcome to the French Quarter!

Here in New Orleans we do Mardi Gras right! Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the world, with each country and city having their own starting time. In New Orleans we need more than just one day to party, here we start the festivities a week prior to and go right up until midnight on Fat Tuesday! As a Mardi Gras Jester, Mardi Gras parties are my specialty.

So what exactly does a Jester do in New Orleans you ask? Let me fill you in. I am the Mardi Gras party guide. People from all over come to the French Quarter to celebrate Mardi Gras right, and I’m here to make sure that they get what they came for. And I can tell you that no Mardi Gras partier is happier then when they’re catching Mardi Gras Beads from the parade floats. So this is a must have at your Mardi Gras party. Pick yourself up Mardi Gras Throw Beads of every color and style, you can’t go wrong with them.

But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. First things first, why party at all? Mardi Gras (also known as Fat Tuesday) is the day prior to Ash Wednesday, which is the beginning of the Catholic fast Lent. With this in mind, let’s plan the rest of your Mardi Gras party –

A festive treat for your guests are Mardi Gras Masquerade Masks. This is a great way for your guests to experience the carnival like atmosphere of Mardi Gras. Don’t stop with the masks though, deck your guests out with all kinds of Mardi Gras Costume Accessories the crazier the better, because your guests are there to party.

Now to capture that carnival like atmosphere of New Orleans, you need more than masks, you need to have the perfect Mardi Gras Party Decorations. Add an authentic flare with New Orleans street sign decorations and make sure to represent your favorite party planner (me) with the Mardi Gras Jointed Jester. Really, the more decorations the better, so go crazy!

Of course no party would be complete without food and drinks! Mardi Gras after all is the celebration before the fast, so make sure to have a great food spread. Liven up your Mardi Gras meal with Mardi Gras Tableware. And don’t forget the drinks – make your drinks even more fun with festive Mardi Gras cups.

Now I think we have all the basics. Your Mardi Gras party will rival that of New Orleans if you stick to my tips, and if you want more ideas, browse around this one stop Mardi Gras Shop, you’ll find everything you need and more for your Mardi Gras celebration.