Do you dream of buying a plane ticket to go and be part of Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Well, you certainly aren’t the only one, which doesn’t come as much of a surprise seeing as it’s one of the most renowned festival celebrations in the world.
The famous Fat Tuesday celebration is on travel bucket lists from around the globe, but unfortunately, it’s not always possible or financially feasible to get there. However, there are fun and interesting ways that you can celebrate the occasion in style at your own home.
We’re going to take a look at how to celebrate Mardi Gras at home with some of the beloved traditions that you can implement on a budget, such as printing out masks, making a King cake and, of course, playing Mardi Gras-themed online casino games!
Here are our top Mardi Gras party ideas to turn your home into a veritable Mardi Gras feast for the senses.
Go crazy with green, gold and purple decorations
Just in case you weren’t aware, the traditional colors of Mardi Gras are undoubtedly purple, green and gold. It’s said that they were officially chosen in 1872 when the Grand Duke Alexei Alexandrovich Romanov visited New Orleans, as these were the official colors of his house. If you ever attend a Mardi Gras, you’ll see this trio of colors all over houses, roads and restaurants. They are said to represent justice, faith and power respectively.
Decorating with these colors doesn’t have to break the bank or take up a lot of time, either. Think along the lines of green table cloths, purple napkins, gold glasses and so on. You can even spray-paint glass bottles gold and use them as candle holders! The sky’s the limit here, and you might get a whole lot of fun out of breaking out your DIY decorating skills for this party!
It’s all about the masks
Of course, a Mardi Gras celebration without masks would be like an online casino without casino table games – incomplete. Masks are a huge part of this celebration, so you’ll have to get a couple for yourself and any guests that you have coming over to celebrate. You could go to a costume shop and hire some, or buy some from a party shop. There is also the budget-friendly option of finding some Mardi Gras mask patterns online and simply printing them out. You can always add some purple, green or gold sequins, glitter, and other touches to make them really stand out. It’s a chance to let your imagination run wild!
Bake a King cake
These glazed cakes were brought over to the New World from France and have been fully adopted into the Mardi Gras celebrations. The cake is shaped like a crown, and purple, green and gold icing is used to decorate it. The special surprise in these cakes, however, is the tiny plastic baby that is hidden inside. The first person to find the baby or get it with their slice is the King for the day and will have luck and prosperity. This person could also be the nominated Mardi Gras party host for next year.
There are many recipes for King cakes online, but if you don’t feel like baking one, you could always look for a company online that you can order one from for the special occasion.
Make some classic Mardi Gras recipes or order them in
Seeing as we are on the topic of food, we might as well discuss what kind of snacks you’re going to provide. After all, food is often the centerpiece for a celebration. There are tons of different dishes served at Mardi Gras, but seafood is definitely one of the compulsory components. Have a look for some recipes for a traditional crawfish boil or a seafood jambalaya. Po’ boys, cajun mac and cheese, shrimp grits, gumbo and beignets are just some of the incredible delicacies that you can produce for your Mardi Gras party – so get cookin’!
Create your own floats
Floats are obviously a central part of the Mardi Gras parade, but just because you can’t be there in person, that doesn’t mean that you can’t celebrate in the same way! Have a competition with your guests where each person has to create their own shoebox float for the Mardi Gras party. All they’ll need is a shoebox, some scissors, glue, paper, tape and decorating materials. Make sure you have a cool prize reserved for the winner.
Live-stream the actual celebration
While we certainly curse modern technology at times, it’s safe to say that it has revolutionized our lives in some pretty spectacular ways and now you’ll never have to miss a New Orleans Mardi Gras parade. If you simply check out the online live stream for the event, you’ll be transported right to the streets of New Orleans and get to watch the festivities live as if you are there. It’s the perfect background entertainment to have on at your party.
Play some Mardi Gras-themed casino games
If you’re thinking of having a low-key kind of Mardi Gras, but still want to celebrate, then why not play some festival-themed online slots at Borgata Online? Have a look at online slot machines such as Slingo Carnival, Buster Hammer Carnival and more.
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