How to Throw a Mardi Gras Party - Decorations

You will find lots of decorating and paper good options at party stores and online to decorate just the way you like.  Some folks like lots and lots of decorations, others limit decorations to a few items - just enough to hint at the Mardi Gras theme.

The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and yellow.  Purple represents justice, yellow power and green religion.  Your guests will know they are in the right place when these see these colors adorning your house, the party room and serving tables.  Consider stringing several strands of Mardi Gras light sets to create an even more magical mood.  Also, don't overlook mood music and the noise factor.  Download some Zydeco music and have an assortment of noisemakers on hand.

Be sure to welcome guests with a strand or two of Mardi Gras beads to wear around their neck to get them into the spirit.  An assortment of Mardi Gras beads can be ordered from Oriental Trading Company for $16 for 100 pieces.