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Mardi Gras is a time of celebration and frivolity, not a time to take your personal safety for granted. It's also not a time to relax basic prohibitions on drinking and driving, or leaving your...
For practicing Christians, Mardi Gras is the last day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. In places where it's celebrated on a grand scale, though, Mardi Gras is the culmination of a...
Mardi Gras is widely known for it's scandals and consumption of alcohol but that is not what defines this festive, and fun holiday- it's the culture. When you're attending a Mardi Gras party you...
Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday in French, refers to the day before Ash Wednesday. There is an entire Carnival surrounding Mardi Gras, and the event(s) vary by the year and location. Perhaps...
Here in the south, we celebrate Mardi Gras, BIG TIME. Several weeks of parades, beads, dinners, tuxedo formal affairs and good food make Mardi Gras what it is. Among that is Mardi Gras...
Mardi Gras can be the funnest weekend of your young life, but it can also be deadly. In the past years, crime during this event has went through the roof. This doesn't just apply to girls,...
If you're planing a Mardi Gras party or just want to decorate for Mardi Gras. This is an inexpensive center piece. Your guest will OHH and AHH over this piece. They'll think you're so clever.
Allowing your child to host a Mardi Gras Party for his or her class is a fabulous way to beat the winter blues, and a great way to start a tradition for children who don't know about Mardi Gras,...
Mardi Gras is a time to celebrate before the period of Lent begins. In New Orleans Mardi Gras is one of the biggest and best parties around . So just because you cant make it to New Orleans does...
Mardi Gras is held in both New Orleans, Louisiana and Galveston, Texas every spring. Mardi Gras revelers enjoy fantastic parades and partying on the street, but the most important thing about...
It's easy to make unique wine glass charms when you think outside the box. Creative wine charms are easy to make for any occasion.
Also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. Since many people sacrifice pleasures and fast during Lent, Fat Tuesday became known as a day to indulge. While...
As Mardi Gras rapidly approaches and the city of New Orleans braces, you too can participate in the festivities right from the sofa in your living room! All you need to do is become your own...
Even if you don't live in New Orleans, it's fun to get in the Mardi Gras spirit. If your local community has a Mardi Gras parade, decorate your golf cart and join in the frolic. Even if there is...
Around the 12th Century, early Europeans celebrated the coming of the three wise men during the twelve days after Christmas with a feast of the Epiphany, also known as Twelfth Night or King' s...
Quick, easy Halloween costumes can be made in a snap from materials you likely have on hand, could easily borrow or buy cheaply from a thrift store. Use your imagination and a few tricks and...
Making a Mardi Gras masks can be as simple or elaborate as you want it to be. This is an activity that is great for both kids and adults. Wear your mask to a Mardi Gras extravaganza, masquerade,...
You don't have to be Colin Cowie, party planner to the stars, to throw a great bash. Be an opportunist, and plan your party around a big event such as the Super Bowl, Mardi Gras, the Fourth of...
While attending Jazz Fest, you may decide to leave the concert grounds and venture out into the streets of New Orleans--where you’ll notice that for some--Mardi Gras is a year ‘round event. If...
Decorating and getting ready for any holiday season can be a challenge and Mardi Gras has a flavor all it's own, with it's rituals full of music, people, color and laughter. It's a time to be...
Louisiana. Massachusetts. You could hardly come up with two more different states; although they both have lots of Catholics, including me (nominally, anyway). Still, southern Catholics celebrate...
No Mardi Gras party is complete without decorations. To get your guests into the spirit of the season, plan well in advance so your home becomes a recreation of a New Orleans street. Think colors...
In 1992, the idea of the Barkus Krewe was thought up by a patron at the Good Friends Bar who brought his dog to the bar with him. In January of 1993, the official Barkus Krewe was created with Jo...
In 1872, some businessmen got together to think about a way to attract more people to New Orleans. A Grand Duke was visiting from Russia and a big parade and carnival were thrown in honor of the...
Mardi Gras often brings to mind New Orleans, large parades and big city celebrations. Mardi Gras is also celebrated in rural areas of Louisiana. These areas are full of festivities and good times...
Beginning January 6th of each year, cinnamon-flavored coffeecake rings called king cakes are sold throughout New Orleans and the South. The king cake is traditionally eaten on Epiphany, which...
Not one to show some skin to get a strand of Mardi Gras beads or other Mardi Gras throw? Here are some family friendly tips that are sure to increase your catch at the next Mardi Gras Parade.
For a fun twist on a traditional party, try a color-themed birthday bash. Purple is a fun color and easy to incorporate into a birthday
Mardi Gras is always a fun time to get together and play games!
Have a Mardi Gras party and laissez les bon temps roulez! Celebrate Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, by inviting some friends over and enjoy some traditional festivities. A Mardi Gras party isn’t all...
Mardi Gras is a celebration and excuse to party for many in the South. If you don't live anywhere near any parades, plan your own Mardi Gras party this year!
Thanks to hotel expenses and an aversion to drunk party-goers, many of us take a pass on attending Fat Tuesday celebrations in the Crescent City. With a bit of creativity, you can host a Mardi...
Mardi Gras is one of those holidays that everyone wants to celebrate. This is probably because of the big elaborate parties that you see on the TV in New Orleans and in Rio. The fancy costumes and...
"Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez" which means LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL! This is one of the phrases you would no doubt hear on a Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) down in New Orleans, but if you...
We should never drink and drive. Accidents can and will happen, but they shouldn't happen because we have drank to much and decided to get behind the wheel of anything. Alcohol slows downs our...
Epiphany marks the time when the three wise men brought gifts to the Christ Child. It is also known as Little Christmas, and is celebrated twelve nights after Christmas. People from all of the...
If you've ever wanted to go to Mardi Gras but have heard too many horror stories about the wild crowds and crime - never fear. I've got a few tips that will help you avoid the worst and laissez...
Mardi Gras or "Fat Tuesday" is happening every year in New Orleans on February 16. It is the big day of masks and costumes, masquerade and dancing, flirting and drinking. It's been...
As a high end theme party planner / audio visual specialist I'm asked one question alot ... I mean alot.... Like a whole lot! How do I plan a theme party without hiring and spending thousands of...
New Orleans has been celebrating Mardi Gras since the 18th century. The Krewe of Comus, a secret society or private social club, put on the first Mardi Gras parade in 1857. Masks and costumes...
New Orleans has long been typified as America's city with soul. Everything about the place oozes history, character, passion and decadence. Wander past Bourbon Street and the French Quarter and...
New Orleans is a fabulous destination with many varied and wonderful features. Whether you're looking to party into the wee hours or eat like a king, indulgence is the big draw in the Big Easy.
The literal translation of Mardi Gras is Fat Tuesday, referring to the revelry that occurs prior to the Christian recognition of Lent, which is marked by acts of restraint. For many travelers,...
Seasoned and novice travelers alike flock to New Orleans for its unique beauty and festive character. A city whose French, Southern and Cajun roots have combined to produce a truly remarkable...
Located on the southern tip of the state, Mobile is the oldest city in Alabama. In Mobile, you'll discover historical homes and miles of white-sand beaches, along with beautiful botanical gardens...
Mardi Gras is one of those holidays that simply has to be experienced to understand: the dancing, the music and the nightlife all combine to create one of the most unforgettable experiences. Not...
The old college reunion is coming around the corner and it's time to begin planning it. But rather than just having the same old boring DJ and dance night, you should consider injecting a theme!...
Mardi Gras is one of the most popular carnival seasons in the world. In New Orleans, the home of Mardi Gras, the events lasts for about 2 weeks, starting in January and ending 14 days later, on...
Much of the Mardi Gras spirit has to do with food. This is not the time to watch your diet or worry about your waist, as traditional foods served in this season are often rich and oily. From the...
Making your own Mardi Gras float can be as simple or as elaborate as you decide, but it's certainly a lot of fun. Anyone can make mini-floats. It requires only a few materials and a lot of...
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