To get the party started, present each guest with an unadorned Mask as they enter the party. Provide a table full of goodies and let each guest create a masterpiece. Place feathers (one "pulled apart" Feather Boa will go a long way!), Curling Ribbon, pieces of purple, green, and gold paper, Beads (these can also be cut into pieces), sequins, etc. in bowls on the table. Also, have glue, tape, or a lo-temp glue gun available for the guests to attach items. Award prizes for the "biggest", "most creative", "most outrageous", "most racy", "most likely to frighten a small child", etc...it's all about winning more Beads!
You can energize your crowd and have big fun by crowning a king and queen each hour during the evening! The royal pair can be selected by popular vote, ability to eat crawfish in the most flamboyant fashion, best or most original costume or mask, by total dollars contributed to each candidate (later donated to charity) or by the luck of the draw. Crown your queen and king with traditional tiaras and crowns, or opt for a fun Mardi Gras Headbopper. The main purpose of Mardi Gras is to participate in one partying parade after another, with each having a king and queen of its own. Why not have royalty at your party to complete the tradition?
Hang a giant Mask on one wall. Using Sharpie markers, let the guests sign, doodle or express their inner most thoughts on the mask thoughout the night. By the end of the night your decoration will be a priceless momento...a grown up "yearbook" of sorts! Some things we just never outgrow!
Music, music, and more music! There can never be enough and it can never be too loud! Select CDs before the evening begins and include some jazz favorites, a little Zydeco, a Neville Brothers CD or two and, of course, Mambo Number 5. Encourage guests to dance like no one is watching! Create a "dance floor" area with a perimeter of Balloons and our Mardi Gras Mask Kit.
Capture the entire Mardi Gras bash you are hosting on film. Take plenty of photos and provide guests with disposable cameras to catch the fun and excitement of the celebration. Provide a photo backdrop for this opportunity using either .
Regardless of the ages of your guests, we've yet to meet a party-goer who didn't want to take a swing at a Pinata! Fill the pinata with Coins and Beads, and some sweet treats too.
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