{"id":16700,"date":"2014-02-25T22:51:37","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T05:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=16700"},"modified":"2014-02-26T12:23:35","modified_gmt":"2014-02-26T19:23:35","slug":"mardi-gras-party-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/events-and-festivals\/mardi-gras-party-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun Essentials For Every Mardi Gras Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015333\/177315997.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16704 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"177315997\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"508\"  height=\"338\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015333\/177315997.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015333\/177315997.jpg 726w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015333\/177315997-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015333\/177315997-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015333\/177315997-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015333\/177315997-620x412.jpg 620w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mardi Gras is the biggest bash celebrated in New Orleans, as well as a celebration thrown around the world. \u00a0Beginning on \u201cFat Tuesday\u201d, Mardi Gras is full of fun and unique traditions. \u00a0This Mardi Gras, feel like you\u2019re on Bourbon Street in Louisiana by throwing a traditional and festive Mardi Gras celebration.<\/p>\n<p>Featured below are the five essentials everyone needs for a traditional and fun Mardi Gras soiree.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. The Infamous King Cake<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a similar taste to a giant cinnamon roll, the Mardi Gras King Cakes is a delicious tradition essential to every Mardi Gras party. \u00a0The tradition behind this King Cake centers around a small plastic baby that has been cooked somewhere within the cake. \u00a0By tradition, the person to bite into the piece of the cake with the plastic baby will provide the King Cake for the next Mardi Gras party.<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16705 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"153868380\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"435\"  height=\"290\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 435px) 100vw, 435px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015337\/153868380.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015337\/153868380.jpg 725w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015337\/153868380-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015337\/153868380-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015337\/153868380-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015337\/153868380-620x413.jpg 620w\" ><\/p>\n<p>For a yummy recipe to prepare your own homemade King Cake, click <a title=\"HERE\" href=\"http:\/\/homecooking.about.com\/od\/cakerecipes\/r\/blc148.htm\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Masks on Masks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Every guest at a Mardi Gras party should be required to wear a fun and vibrant Mardi Gras mask. \u00a0In Louisiana on Mardi Gras, you will find people of all ages donning elaborate Mardi Gras masks.<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16707 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"87827539\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"457\"  height=\"304\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 457px) 100vw, 457px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015344\/87827539.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015344\/87827539.jpg 726w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015344\/87827539-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015344\/87827539-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015344\/87827539-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015344\/87827539-620x412.jpg 620w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Mardi Gras Beads<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mardi Gras Beads are the perfect party favors for your guests. \u00a0In New Orleans around Mardi Gras, party goers will wear these chunky Mardi Gras beads. \u00a0People will also throw beads at women for them to catch and wear around their necks. \u00a0The more bright and colorful Mardi Gras beads you can find, the better.<\/p>\n<p><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16711 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"177744631\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"494\"  height=\"309\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 494px) 100vw, 494px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015352\/177744631.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015352\/177744631.jpg 749w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015352\/177744631-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015352\/177744631-380x237.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015352\/177744631-80x50.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015352\/177744631-620x387.jpg 620w\" ><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Purple, Green and Gold<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Any party decorations should be themed around the colors of purple, green and gold, the Mardi Gras colors. \u00a0Encourage attendees to get in Mardi Gras spirit by wearing these three traditional colors to your fabulous shindig.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015350\/160556325.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone  wp-image-16710 aligncenter pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"160556325\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  width=\"426\"  height=\"296\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 426px) 100vw, 426px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015350\/160556325.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015350\/160556325.jpg 710w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015350\/160556325-300x209.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015350\/160556325-380x264.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015350\/160556325-80x56.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015350\/160556325-620x431.jpg 620w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Drinks, Of Course.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Amongst these fun Mardi Gras traditions is the tradition of alcohol. \u00a0New Orleans residents will all drink the traditional Mardi Gras day drinks, including THE Louisiana drink known as the \u201cThe Hurricane.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015346\/King-Cake-Jello-Shooters-400x275.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-16709 aligncenter pk-lqip pk-lazyload\"  alt=\"King-Cake-Jello-Shooters-400x275\"  src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/25015346\/King-Cake-Jello-Shooters-400x275-80x55.jpg\"  width=\"400\"  height=\"275\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\"  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href=\"http:\/\/herviewfromhome.com\/mardi-gras-drink-night\/\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Mardi Gras is the biggest bash celebrated in New Orleans, as well as a celebration thrown around the&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":16706,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[8566,10569,10570],"class_list":["post-16700","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-events-and-festivals","tag-featured","tag-mardi-gras-celebrations","tag-mardi-gras-essentials","cs-entry","cs-video-wrap"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ 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