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Celebrated in Paris since the Middle Ages, Mardi Gras began long before Europeans came to the New World, but came to America in 169. French explorer, Iberville, having sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, launched an expedition up the Mississippi River. On March 3 (the day Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France) of 1699, Iberville had set up a camp on the west bank of the river about 60 miles south of where New Orleans is today. In honor of this important day, Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras.
In the late 1700's, masked balls and festivals were common in New Orleans while it was under French rule, but when New Orleans came under Spanish rule, the custom was banned. In 1803 New Orleans came under the U.S. flag, and the prohibition against masked festivals continued until 1823 when the Creole populace convinced the governor to permit masked balls. In 1827 street masking was again legalized.
During the early 1800's public celebrations of Mardi Gras centered around maskers on foot, in carriages and on horseback. The first documented parade occurred in 1837. Unfortunately, Mardi Gras gained a bad reputation because of violent behavior attributed to maskers during the 1840's and 50's. The situation became so bad that the press began calling for an end to the celebration.
In 1857, the Comus organization, comprised of six New Orleans residents, saved Mardi Gras. Former members of the Cowbellians, an organization which had put on New Years New Year's parades in Mobile since 1831, they added beauty to Mardi Gras, and demonstrated that it could be a safe and festive event. Comus was the first organization to use the term krewe to describe itself. Comus also started the customs of having a secret Carnival society, having a parade with a unifying theme with floats, and of having a ball after the parade. Comus was also the first organization to name itself after a mythological character. The celebration of Mardi Gras was interrupted by the Civil War, but in 1866 Comus returned.
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A Mardi Gras party is a great time for homemade party supplies such as piñatas, Mardi Gras beads, masks and party streamers. Actually, making Mardi Gras homemade party supplies is not as difficult as it sounds. Homemade party supplies such as Mardi Gras piñatas, tambourines, candles, Mardi Gras masks and Mardi Gras banners will make your party special and be a lot of fun for the guests. Homemade Mardi Gras party supplies such as costume jewelry, beads and earrings may become keepsakes for years to come.
Homemade Mardi Gras piñatas are festive and easy to make. Therefore, making a homemade piñata does not take much time and in the end it will receive great reviews. Most often Mardi Gras piñatas need to be designed and prepared prior to actual Mardi Gras party. To make a piñata, take a large balloon and cover it with strips of Paper Mache dipped in a flour glue mixture of water and flour. Then put strips of the Paper Mache on the sides of the balloon using the flour glue (which is made by mixing flour and water). When it has hardened stick a pin in it and burst the balloon. Then, the piñata can be painted and decorated for the Mardi Gras party. Finally, cut a hole in the side, fill it with treats, replace the hole and be prepared for a Mardi Gras celebration.
Mardi Gras themes are great as they can be associated to any event. Throw a Mardi Gras party and have big personalized banners with glitter, beads and feathers, decorate these signs your way with your style. Play games and give a big feast, for those winners have surprises and thank your cards. Have a gift basket for the ultimate game winner. The basket can have beads, a mask, body glitter, books, magazines and body soaps.
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Mardi Gras Cake Ideas
Since not everyone can be in New Orleans, having a Mardi Gras theme cake is one option to consider. Begin with the basics of the planning and work from there. Take for one idea these direction by preheating the oven to 350 degrees and don’t forget the party supplies. Next grease and flour two 9 inch cake pans, round is best. Take a small sauce pan sitting on low heat and melt ? cup of butterscotch chips in ¼ cup of water, stir until smooth, then allow to cool for a moment. Now with a large bowl proceed to combine flour, remaining cake ingredients and the melted butterscotch mixture at a low speed, until moist. At medium speed continue to beat for 3 minutes. Once done, pour the completed mix into the pans. This will need to bake for 20 to 30 minutes, checking with center with a wooden pick, looking for it come out clean. Allow 10 minutes to cool on a wire rack. Now in a medium saucepan, combine sugar and cornstarch, stir in water, half and half, butterscotch chips and an egg. Mixture will thicken as it cooks over medium heat, stirring. Cool and continue to follow the directions.
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Mardi Gras Party Music Play Lists
Mardi Gras is an annual global celebration; one celebrated through vivid costumes, lively parades, and—of course—lots of toe-tapping music.
Rhythmic, tuneful and loud are adjectives that should define any Mardi Gras playlist. They could include songs such as:
French Quarter Stomp by The Hit Crew
La Louisiana Boogie by The Hit Crew
When the Saints Go Marching In by Louis Armstrong
Alexander’s Ragtime Band by Irving Berlin
Hot Hot Hot by Buster Poindexter
Celebrate by Madonna
Conga by Miami Sound Machine
Macarena by Los del Rio
La Vida Loca by Ricky Martin
Do You Know What It Means (to Miss New Orleans) by Louis Armstrong
Some of these Mardi Gras playlist songs serve to capture and celebrate New Orleans culture
; others are simply great party songs that everyone will enjoy.
Regardless of what songs the host chooses, the perfect Mardi Gras celebration also will include its share of fun and colorful party supplies. These could include tulle and tissue banners in festive hues like royal blue, emerald green, scarlet red and sheer, shimmering gold; mini Mardi Gras plastic masks in a variety of designs, that could serve as table settings or take home party favors; as well as ribbons and glittery streamers to complete the party scene.
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