Mardi Gras
, a notorious carnival festival, can be an easy, enjoyable party theme. Pick age-appropriate activities, decorations and costumes to make an enchanting event that everyone will remember.
Colors
Vibrant colors are essential to a Mardi Gras celebration. Gold, purple and green are especially dominant.
Decorations
Create a carnival feel by decorating the room with large swatches of fabric hung from the ceiling like a tent. Add streamers, colored lighting, table cloths, strings of beads and other decorations.
Costumes
Encourage attendees to come in festive dress. Carnival costumes include elaborate masks and strings of beads. Outrageous attire incorporating bold colors is very appropriate.
Parade
Host a parade incorporating a series of costumed guests followed by the party's host. Parade participants should shower Mardi Gras beads, feather boas and small, brightly colored candies on the crowd.
King and Queen
A Mardi Gras party should always incorporate a masquerade ball. Participants should vote on a king and queen for the ball.
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