Mardi Gras Information: Lean Web Sites for Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras is more than just a debauched free-for-all: In fact, the history of Mardi Gras is steeped in tradition and religious meaning. This Mardi Gras Information Web Guide shows you Fat Tuesday in all its incarnations. Use these resources to learn about Mardi Gras traditions, and find help throwing your own Fat Tuesday celebration.
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Mardi Gras Party Ideas
Put your own stamp on Fat Tuesday with some Mardi Gras party ideas. On the Web, there are plenty of sites to help you plan and shop for Mardi Gras supplies.
Insights for Mardi Gras Party Ideas
- Can’t get enough Mardi Gras? You can celebrate year-round with the iconic New Orleans Mardi Gras cocktail, the Hurricane. Watch a clip from eHow for a video tutorial on how to make a Hurricane, or read eHow’s step-by-step instructions.
Top Sites for Mardi Gras Party Ideas
For party planning …
Evite
has a section on planning a Mardi Gras party with ideas for invitations, costumes, activities, food and drink recipes, gifts, music and e-cards. Some links are included to purchase gifts.
For decorations and costumes …
Mardi Gras Outlet
is a shopping site devoted to the festivities. Find all varieties of beads, masks, apparel and decorations to turn your costume party at home into a roaring parade.
Buy Costumes
has a huge selection of costumes for any occasion, including Mardi Gras. Take your pick from the kids’ and adults’ items and choose complementary accessories.
HGTV
shows you how to create a Mardi Gras lamp using recycled beads, based on designs by New Orleans native artist Mark Kirk.
For food …
iVillage
provides an archive of its online newsletters, including this suggested Mardi Gras menu containing four recipes suitable for a Fat Tuesday party.
Nola Cuisine
is a blog presenting the best of New Orleans food with eye-catching photos, recipes and entries written by a true food lover. This page features a King Cake recipe and accompanying photo.
NPR
presents an audio clip describing how bakeries make King Cake. Also view photos and get a brief explanation of the history behind the tasty, colorful treat.
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