Mardi Gras is almost synonymous in many circles with fun and
festivity. From the novelty of getting 'throws' from the parade routes to the
revelry of the movie and exotic spices in the food and the great flavor of the
drinks that flow freely Mardi Gras is known as a great time to be had by one and
all. Though few around the world will ever experience the true debauchery of an
earnest French Quarter Mardi Gras you can use the Mardi Gras theme and the "let
the good times roll" attitude that has made the New Orleans spin on Mardi Gras a
sight to behold around the world to your very own celebration of life. Life is,
after all, what Mardi Gras revelers are celebrating first and foremost.
If you are wondering where to begin this is a toss up. I'm not certain which is
more important when it comes to bringing the feeling of an honest to goodness
Mardi Gras celebration worthy of the Crescent City. Would it be the food or the
music? I guess that depends on the things that are most important to your
celebratory needs and what kind of facilities and equipment you have available
for most. The music for Mardi Gras should be fitting of the season and of
celebrations, yes even if the one celebrating is a bit over the hill (be sure to
include a genuine New Orleans funeral march in the mix if this is the case
however). You can find excellent sources of Mardi Gras music in CD format online
for your listening and birthday party pleasure.
The food of New Orleans is glorious indeed though many necessary ingredients may
be a bit difficult to come by once the bayou has been left far behind. No matter
where you are though it is quite possible to order many boxed mixes of New
Orleans favorites that will work well with the Mardi Gras theme for your
birthday party. If you want to hold true to the spirit of Mardi Gras you will
opt for King Cake rather than a traditional birthday cake though a normal cake
decorated in the purple, gold, and green of Mardi Gras will do in a pinch. Red
beans and rice, jambalaya, bread pudding, gumbo, and oyster po-boys are
excellent fits for a Mardi Gras theme if ingredients and the mood strikes.
Purple, gold, and green are the colors of Mardi Gras so be sure to use them well
when decorating for your Mardi Gras themed birthday parties. Great party favors
include items such as beads in the famous colors of Mardi Gras, doubloons, and
feathered masks. The idea is to be fun and festive and you don't really need to
spend a fortune in order to do this. Most party supply stores can get everything
you would need for an unforgettable Mardi Gras birthday party no matter what
time of year it is. Whatever you can't find locally it is more than likely you
will be able to find online with minimal effort to suit your Mardi Gras Birthday
party needs.
If it's a large gathering with people of varying ages you may want to use a
punch bowl with non-alcoholic hurricanes to make it a little bit more authentic.
If this is an adult only gathering be sure to include a little bit of the good
stuff in the mix for that oh so potent kick. Hurricanes have taken on a bit of a
new meaning in the aftermath of Katrina though it is still an important drink in
the New Orleans tradition.
Let the party take you where it leads but remember that the real goal is to
celebrate yet another year of living with as much zeal as possible. Regardless
of anything else those who live, work, and play in the City that Care Forgot
know how to throw a real good bash. Check out favorite Cajun recipes, order a
boatload of good drinks, bring in great friends, and pipe in the music for an
unforgettable event.
