Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Mardi Gras Party Supplies To Make Your Party Sparkle

By Rand Fortescue

Mardi Gras comes around every year and no matter where you live you will always see someone throwing a party and having plenty of fun. So where do they get these Mardi Gras party supplies? Of course you have your traditional stores locally or you can just jump online and see what they have to offer.

Mardi Gras party supplies are very popular on the net and will sometimes offer you cheaper prices than you would receive in the stores due to the selling in bulk. You'll generally see them showing up around from January through March. If you are having a large party for Mardi Gras, purchasing in bulk may be the way to go. You will save money in the long run.

When you think of Mardi Gras party supplies you always cannot forget the beaded necklaces, masks, and of course any decor which is purple, green, or gold. Those are the three colors which you will notice a lot when it comes to this festival. Jut about anything goes during this festival, so don't be afraid if something looks really elaborate. Some people even think the gaudier, the better.

Many places that celebrate an all-out Mardi Gras festival will have the obligatory King Cake. Buried inside this yummy, sticky cake is a miniature plastic baby. Anyone who finds the baby is usually named as the King or Queen of the event and in some areas, will get to host the next party.

Many Mardi Gras festivals have a float has part of the fun events. There are even competitions between different groups to create the most elaborate one. You can do this at home using some imagination and readily available Mardi Gras party supplies such as colorful beads, tinsel, wall art and the famous Mardi Gras jester doll. It doesn't need to be huge, a small centerpiece will fit in beautifully and add an authentic touch.

Beaded necklaces are a must for Mardi Gras party supplies. These are fairly inexpensive, but you will probably want to buy in bulk, as people cherish hanging them wherever they can. They are also used to throw to anyone who passes by. There are various lengths and styles of beads, but the most popular are ones that are about mid-chest with shiny round beads. Of course, the colors are the traditional purple, green and gold.

Something you consider when looking for Mardi Gras party supplies is the mask. At carnivals all around the world, the mask is a source of pride and reflects the creativity of its wearer. Bedecked with feathers, glitter and gems, these are anything but plain. You can buy blank masks and provide the glue and craft supplies for your guests to make their own mask and then hold a contest to select the most creative.

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