NOLA Imports Mardi Gras Supplies, "Mardi Gras Wreath"

Black & White Feather Boas

2009-09-13T03:12:00.002-05:00

You are considering a lovely feather boa. These feather boas are approximately 5.5ft. - 6ft. long. The feather boa is two tone in color with beautiful white and black colored feathers.

Feather boas are perfect for any party dress up accessory. The feather boas also make great additions for bridesmaids in a wedding.
These feather boas are made of 40-60 grams chandelle ostrich feathers. Feather boas make great party favors for guest.

Black & Silver Feather Boa

2009-09-13T03:10:00.002-05:00

Black & Silver Tinsel Feather Boas Ostrich Boas & Chandelle Boas

Black feather boas are made of ostrich & chandelle. Our black feather boas are great for dress up, role playing, costumes, and much more.

You are considering a lovely feather boa. These feather boas are approximately 5.5ft. - 6ft. long. The feather boa is two tone in color with beautiful colored feathers ans silver tinsel.

Feather boas are perfect for any party dress up accessory. The feather boas also make great additions for bridesmaids in a Mardi Gras theme wedding.
These feather boas are made of 40-60 grams chandelle ostrich feathers. Feather boas make great party favors for guest.

Black Feather Boas

2009-09-13T03:09:00.001-05:00

Black Feather Boas Ostrich Boas & Chandelle Boas

Black feather boas are made of ostrich & chandelle. Our black feather boas are great for dress up, role playing, costumes, and much more.

You are considering a lovely feather boa. These feather boas are approximately 5.5ft. - 6ft. long. The feather boa is two tone in color with beautiful orange and yellow colored feathers.

Feather boas are perfect for any party dress up accessory. The feather boas also make great additions for bridesmaids in a Mardi Gras theme wedding.
These feather boas are made of 40-60 grams chandelle ostrich feathers. Feather boas make great party favors for guest.

Blue Feather Boas

2009-09-13T02:33:00.002-05:00

Feather boas are perfect for any party dress up accessory. The feather boas also make great additions for bridesmaids in a Mardi Gras theme wedding.

These feather boas are made of 40-60 grams chandelle ostrich feathers. Feather boas make great party favors for guest.

Red White and Blue Feather Boas

2009-09-13T02:30:00.001-05:00

Red White & Blue Feather Boas Ostrich Boas & Chandelle Boas

These beautiful red, white and blue feather boas are made of ostrich & chandelle and feature red, white and blue feathers in six sections. Our boas are approximately 6'in length. These pink feather boas are great for dress up, role playing, costumes, and much more.

Red White Feather Boas

2009-09-13T02:28:00.002-05:00

Red & White Feather Boas Ostrich Boas & Chandelle Boas

These beautiful red & white feather boas are made of ostrich & chandelle. Our boas are approximately 6'in length. These feather boas are great for dress up, role playing, costumes, and much more. They would also be wonderful for Valentine's Day. We do offer wholesale discounts. Please contact us for details.

Red Feather Boas | Red Ostrich Feather Boa

2009-09-13T02:26:00.001-05:00

Red Feather Boas Ostrich Boas & Chandelle Boas
These brightly colored red feather boas are made of ostrich & chandelle. Our boas are approximately 6'in length. These feather boas are great for dress up, role playing, costumes, and much more. They would also be wonderful for Valentine's Day. We do offer wholesale discounts. Please contact us for details.

Red & Black Feather Boas | Ostrich Feather Boas

2009-09-13T02:25:00.002-05:00

Red & Black Feather Boas Ostrich Boas & Chandelle Boas
These brightly colored red & black feather boas are made of ostrich & chandelle. Our boas are approximately 6'in length. These feather boas are great for dress up, role playing, costumes, and much more. They would also be wonderful for Christmas. We do offer discounts. Please contact us for details.

Hot Pink & Silver Tinsel Feather Boas

2009-09-13T02:18:00.002-05:00

Lovely feather boa. These feather boas are approximately 5.5ft. - 6ft. long. The feather boa is pink in color with beautiful colored feathers and silver tinsel.

Feather boas are perfect for any party dress up accessory. The feather boas also make great additions for bridesmaids in a Mardi Gras theme wedding.
These feather boas are made of 40-60 grams chandelle ostrich feathers. Feather boas make great party favors for guest.

Baby Bue Feather Boa | Ostrich Feather Boas

2009-09-13T02:17:00.002-05:00

You are considering a baby blue feather boa. These feather boas are approximately 5.5ft. - 6ft. long. The feather boa is blue in color with beautiful colored feathers.

Feather boas are perfect for any party dress up accessory. The feather boas also make great additions for bridesmaids in a Mardi Gras theme wedding.
These feather boas are made of 40-60 grams chandelle ostrich feathers. Feather boas make great party favors for guest.

Red & Gold Masquerade Flame Mardi Gras Mask

2009-08-31T06:06:00.001-05:00

Red & Gold Masquerade Flame Mardi Gras Mask

One elegant paper mache mask. This masquerade mask is hand painted in beautiful shades of red gold with black trim around the eyes. This mardi gras masks has black satin ribbon ties attached for easy wearing or hanging.

El Medico Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask

2009-08-31T06:03:00.002-05:00

El Medico Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask Black, Red & Blue

One unique masquerade mask. This masquerade mask captures antique elegance.The masquerade mask is hand painted with gold patterns as well as a collage of musical notes. This full face masquerade mask has a unique shape protruding from the bottom of the nose to the chin.

Blue Paper Mache Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask

2009-08-31T05:59:00.002-05:00

Blue Paper Mache Masquerade Jester Mardi Gras Mask

This Masquerade mask is hand painted in beautiful shades of blue. The jester hat is adorned with bells. This mardi gras masks has black satin ribbon ties attached for easy wearing or hanging.

Masquerade Masks Wholesale

2009-08-31T05:56:00.001-05:00

Beautiful Purple Green & Gold Casanova Long Nose Venetian Mask

Elegant venetian Mardi Gras mask.This Mardi Gras mask features purple, green & gold hand painted details. The Mardi Gras masks is bordered by gold patterns which adds texture to the Mardi Gras mask. Musical notes on gold paper decorate the top of these Mardi Gras mask. Ribbon ties are for wearing or fixing to your arrangements.

Baby Shower Mom To Be Sash

2009-07-19T23:43:00.002-05:00

30" Mommy To Be Sash Expecting a baby girl or boy? Wear this “Mom To Be” ribbon sash everywhere you go — especially to the baby shower! This polka-dotted sash announces your good news to family and friends so they can celebrate with you!

Mardi Gras 2009 Mardi Gras Fun Facts

2009-01-21T19:42:00.004-06:00

Mardi Gras Fun Facts

Mardi Gras is not a national holiday.

The 1st New Orleans Mardi Gras parade was held on Feb. 24, 1857.

If you get the Mardi Gras baby from the king cake, you have to purchase the next.

Purple represents justice

Green stands for faith

Gold stands for power

Mardi Gras Links. Information on Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Mardi Gras King Cake recipes, Mardi Gras pictures, Mardi Gras links to Mardi Gras websites.
Is Carnival the same as Mardi Gras?

Carnival, which originated from the Latin word "carnem levare" which means no meat.Mardi Gras mask Christians performed baptisms on Easter Sunday. People would pray & fast before they were baptized, so this soon became the tradition we call Lent. Carnival is the season between Christmas and Lent which begins in New Orleans on the Twelfth Night and continues until the midnight of Fat Tuesday ( Mardi Gras Day ), the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent.

The date for Ash Wednesday changes and depends on the date of Easter. The exciting weeks of Carnival are filled with elegant balls, fancy banquets and other Carnival related social activities. Both children and adults quickly began to love the exciting holiday Carnival.

"Mardi Gras" , French for Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before Easter Sunday and can fall between February 3 and March 9. Mardi Gras is generally used to refer to the whole Carnival season, especially during the final two weeks when most of the parades occur in New Orleans. Most New Orleanians refer to the entire Carnival season as "Mardi Gras" but traditionalist may make a big fuss over the actual technical term.

Mardi Gras 2009 Parade Schedule

2009-01-18T21:53:00.002-06:00

Mardi Gras February Calendar
Here is a list of Parade schedules and their parade routes for Mardi Gras 2009.
This Mardi Gras 2009 parade schedule is based on the Mardi Gras 2008 parades. This Mardi Gras 2009 parade schedule is subject to change.
Feb 1st
Feb 7th
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Feb 18th
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Feb 22nd
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Feb 24th

Purple Green & Gold King Cake Baby Earrings

2009-01-15T02:43:00.002-06:00

These pair of purple, green and gold king cake baby earrings! These metallic Mardi Gras babies dangle from 3 strands of tiny gold Mardi Gras beads. Don't forget to check out our other Mardi Gras earrings.

MARDI GRAS WREATH Doubloons Feathers Mask Beads Jesters

2008-12-03T00:17:00.001-06:00

This is for one NEW authentic Mardi Gras wreath. This Mardi Gras wreath measures approximately 18". The Mardi Gras wreath is hand made here in New Orleans by us ( NOLAimports ) . We take pride in all of our products and put our best in all of our Mardi Gras wreath's. This Mardi Gras wreath will surely make a great edition to your Mardi Gras decorations. This Mardi Gras wreath is decorated with beautiful Mardi Gras colors. Actual Doll, Boa or Mask may vary.

Wholesale Ceramic Mardi Gras Masks

2008-11-21T23:57:00.003-06:00

All of our wholesale orders on Ceramic Mardi Gras Mask will come in assorted Mardi Gras styles & colors. We try to get a good mixture of Mardi Gras Masks. These measure approximately 3" x 4" in size. Save 5% by using coupon code SAVE5 during part 2 of 3 of the checkout process in the white box next to where it says Redemption Code.

Mardi Gras Jeweled Fleur de Lis Mardi Gras Jewelry Box

2008-11-10T00:16:00.001-06:00

You will receive one maroon fleur de lis Mardi Gras jewelry box that has a magnetic closure. This Mardi Gras jewelry box is 3" in height & .5 of an inch deep.

The Mardi Gras jewelry box's top is finely finished with a beautiful deep auburn glaze. This Mardi Gras jewelry box is detailed with lovely green jewels. The interior of this spectacular Mardi Gras jewelry box is finished in a nice purple glaze.

This small Mardi Gras jewelry box makes a wonderful Mardi Gras gift for any Mardi Gras lover.This Mardi Gras jewelry box fits very nic inside your makeup purse or day bag.

Mardi Gras Jester Pedestal Mardi Gras Clock

2008-11-10T00:06:00.002-06:00

You will receive one beautiful Mardi Gras clock on a pedestal, with a jester sitting on top. This Mardi Gras clock measures approximately 6.5" wide at the base and 10" tall.

30' of Purple Green & Yellow Mardi Gras Crepe Streamer

2008-11-07T19:06:00.001-06:00

You will receive one roll of 30 foot golden yellow crepe Mardi Gras streamer. You can braid or even twist this Mardi Gras crepe streamer for quick and easy Mardi Gras decor!

The Mardi Gras streamer is 2.5" wide and is also flame, fade and bleed resistant.

16" Purple Green & Gold Mardi Gras Leaf Starburst

2008-11-07T17:45:00.001-06:00

You will receive one 16" metallic foil Mardi Gras leaf star burst in the Mardi Gras colors Purple, Green & Gold. Order 12 or more of these Mardi Gras Star burst for a 20% discount. Contact us for details.

12" Purple Green & Gold Tissue Mardi Gras Ball

2008-11-07T17:34:00.001-06:00

You will receive one 12" Tissue Mardi Gras Party ball in the Mardi Gras colors: purple, green & gold. You can hang some of these Mardi Gras tissue ball around the room for great looking Mardi Gras decorations that are fast & an ease.

10mm Halloween Orange Beads 33" Orange Metallic Halloween Beads

2008-09-17T17:20:00.000-05:00

10mm Halloween Party Beads 33" Orange Metallic Halloween Beads You will receive a pack of 1 dozen metallic orange Halloween necklaces. Orange beads make great party favors or additions to your Halloween Costume. These are 10mm Halloween beads on 33-inch strands.

Silver Fleur de Lis Table Decoration | Mardi Gras Table Decor

2008-08-02T02:34:00.001-05:00

This beautiful polystone Fleur-de-Lis table decoration is hand-painted in antique silver tones with metallic silver foil embellishments. The round base measures approximately 3.25" wide, and the fleur de lis is 4" wide. Stands 7.5" tall. Also available in an antique gold finish.

9 Days Left Until Mardi Gras 2008| Mardi Gras Beads New Orleans

2008-01-27T18:41:00.000-06:00

Only 9 days left Until New Orleans official 2008 Mardi Gras celebration!

10 Doz 48" Mardi Gras Twist Beads

48" Assorted 4 Design Mardi Gras Throw Beads 40 doz

Mardi Gras Parades Rolling this Weekend

2008-01-23T20:06:00.000-06:00

• Krewe of Cork will be rolling through the French Quarter of New Orleans starting at 3p.m.

• The Krewe of Oshun will be rolling through Uptown starting at 6 p.m.

• The Krewe of Cleopatra will roll on the West Bank of New Orleans at 6:30 p.m.

• The Krewe of Pygmalion will be rolling through Uptown starting at 6:45 p.m.

• Krewe of Excalibur will roll through Metairie at 7 p.m.

• Krewe of Atlas will roll through Metairie at 7:45 p.m.

• The Krewe of Eve will roll through Mandeville at 7 p.m.

12 Days Left Until Mardi Gras 2008

2008-01-23T20:04:00.000-06:00

We only have 12 days left until Mardi Gras 2008. Remember Mardi Gras is early this year. Mardi Gras will fall on February 5th 2008. Get ya Mardi Gras supplies while you can.

Wholesale Mardi Gras masks

22 Days Left Until Mardi Gras 2008

2008-01-14T18:58:00.000-06:00

Only 22 days left until Mardi Gras 2008. Don't forget to stock up on your Mardi Gras beads. Even if you can't come to NOLA to celebrate Mardi Gras 2008. You can enjoy it at home!!

Decorate your door with one of our beautiful Mardi Gras wreaths

Who to Contact to be in a Mardi Gras 2008 Parade

2008-01-13T13:35:00.000-06:00

Are you wanting to ride with a Mardi Gras krewe for Mardi Gras 2008? Well, there is still time for you to get your chacne to ride in a Mardi Gras 2008 parade. Alot of Mardi Gras krewes accept new members who would like to ride with them for Mardi Gras 2008 until the day the parade rolls. I have found a few Mardi Gras krewes that still have some spots for new Mardi Gras parade riders.

The Krewe of Pygmalion will be rolling January 25th @ 7:00 p.m(cst).
Here is the parades route:

For more information on how to be in this parade you can call the Krewe Mr. Captain Jack Rizzuto @ (504) 239-4414. You could also email him @ JRizzuto1@bellsouth.net.

The Krewe of Shangri-La will be rolling January 26th @ 2:00 pm (cst)

Here is their parade route:

For more information on how to be in this parade you can email the krewe @ membership@kreweofshangrila.com.

Periodically, The Corps de Napoleon accepts new members subject to Membership Committee approval. They have an online application you can fill out.

I will be adding more krewes througout the next few days. SO keep checking back!!!

25 Days Left Until Mardi Gras 2008

2008-01-12T00:09:00.001-06:00

There is only 25 days left until Mardi Gras 2008 is here!!! Don't forget to pick up your Mardi Gras party supplies before it's too late.

2008 Mardi Gras Parades January 11th & 13th

2008-01-10T18:54:00.000-06:00

This will be the second weekend of New Orleans 2008 Mardi Gras Parades. The two Mardi Gras krewes that will be rolling this weekend are:

• Krewe of Brid ( All female Marching Band )

• Krewe of Slidellians

The Krewe of Brid will be marching through Lakeview at 6:00 p.m. and the Krewe of Slidellians will be rolling through Slidell at 1:00 p.m.

Mardi Gras Throw Beads- Mardi Gras Parade Throws

2008-01-10T15:55:00.000-06:00

Mardi Gras Throw beads are perfect if you are planning a Mardi Gras party for Mardi Gras 2008. These Mardi Gras Throw Beads make perfect Mardi Gras party favors. This is one pack of 12 dozen Mardi Gras throw beads in purple, green and gold metallic Mardi Gras colors. These Mardi Gras throw beads are 33" in length and have 7mm round Mardi Gras. Entertain your guest at your Mardi Gras party with these Mardi Gras Beads.

Check out NOLAimports.com Mardi Gras Wreaths

2008-01-10T12:05:00.000-06:00

Grapevine Mardi Gras Wreath Jesters Doll Roses Masks

MARDI GRAS WREATH Doubloons Feathers Mask Beads Jesters

New Orleans MARDI GRAS WREATH Masks Beads Jesters

New Orleans MARDI GRAS WREATH Masks Beads Jesters

Purple Green Gold Feathered Grapvine Mardi Gras Wreath Beads

New Orleans Homemade Pralines

2008-01-09T22:53:00.000-06:00

Each is homemade with butter, sugar, cream, pecans, and vanilla. These pralines are authentic Louisiana pralines that will melt in your mouth. These pralines are not the watered down tasting ones found in stores. Each praline is individually wrapped. Our wonderful pralines are not made until you have paid for them. They will be shipped USPS the day after unless it is a weekend. You will receive approximately 12 pieces of candy as shown below. Thanks for looking. Please email me with any questions or concerns

2008 Mardi Gras Parades January 11th & 13th

2008-01-08T23:36:00.000-06:00

This will be the second weekend of New Orleans 2008 Mardi Gras Parades. The two Mardi Gras krewes that will be rolling this weekend are:

• Krewe of Brid

• Krewe of Slidellians

The Krewe of Brid will be rolling through Lakeview at 6:00 p.m. and the Krewe of Slidellians will be rolling through Slidell at 1:00 p.m.

27 Days Until Mardi Gras

2008-01-08T21:22:00.001-06:00

27 Days Until Mardi Gras 2008

Mardi Gras 2008 is less than a month away. Stock up on your Mardi Gras party supplies before the demand gets out of control.

Grapevine Mardi Gras Wreath Jesters Doll Roses Masks

Louisiana Yard Dog (Alligator/Crocodile)

2008-01-08T15:30:00.000-06:00

This is one hard plastic alligator / Crocodile that squeaks when you squeeze it. It measures approximately 2 1/2' foot long by 11" inches wide. Here in Louisiana we use them for lawn decorations / decor. kinda like people in Florida use Flamingos. Great for pets, unwanted pest, burglars, nosey neighbors, church people, Gator Fans, UPS/Mail Man...etc...etc... So get one while supplies last. These cute little gators are going fast. Email us for bulk lots...Thanks for looking.

New Orleans Mardi Gras Parades & Mardi Gras Krewes

2008-01-08T00:50:00.000-06:00

New Orleans Mardi Gras celebrations draw hundreds of thousands of Mardi Gras tourists to the city in addition to the Mardi Gras celebrating locals for the Mardi Gras parties and Mardi Gras parades. Most Mardi Gras tourists can be found within the French Quarter of New Orleans, especially Bourbon Street. Mardi Gras came to New Orleans with the French settlers at the start of the 18th century.

New Orleans developed new Mardi Gras traditions, including Carnival organizations called Krewes, which decorate gaily colored Mardi Gras floats, "Mardi Gras Truck parades" of huge, decorated trucks often have more than 100 entries. Other Mardi Gras parades are held by "walking clubs," consisting of maskers promenading to the blare of the city's famous jazz bands.

There are also elaborate masked, tableau balls held by most of the parading Mardi Gras Krewes and other Mardi Gras organizations which limit their activities only to balls. Usually invitation-only affairs, many of the Mardi Gras balls feature the presentation of the city's debutantes.

28 Days Until Mardi Gras

2008-01-07T23:50:00.000-06:00

There is only 28 more days left until the big celebration of Mardi Gras 2008.

60 Doz NEW Mardi Gras Beads LOT Purple Green & Gold

Grapevine Mardi Gras Wreath

2008-01-06T23:45:00.000-06:00

This Mardi Gras wreath is hand made here in New Orleans by us ( NOLAimports.com ). Here at NOLAimports, we take pride in all of our Mardi Gras wreaths and put our best work into all of the Mardi Gras wreaths we make. This mardi gras wreath will surely make a great edition to your Mardi Gras decorations.This wonderful Mardi Gras wreath is decorated with beautiful Purple, Green & Gold Mardi Gras colors. The Mardi Gras wreath may contain Mardi Gras jester dolls, Mardi Gras ceramic masks, Mardi Gras face mask, purple, green, and gold roses as well as a Mardi Gras bow.

30 Days until Mardi Gras 2008

2008-01-05T16:47:00.000-06:00

There is only 30 days left until Mardi Gras 2008.

Mardi Gras 2008 New Orleans Mardi Gras Parade Schedule

2008-01-05T16:37:00.000-06:00

Mardi Gras 2008 Parade Schedule

New Orleans "Mardi Gras 2008"

Mardi Gras is a very famous Carnival celebration that occurs in New Orleans Louisiana. The first Mardi Gras celebration was in 1699 which was brought to Louisiana by early the French settlers.

Mardi Gras' traditional colors are Purple, Green & Gold. Mardi Gras' colors were choose in 1892 when the Krewe of Rex gave the colors their meaning in the theme "Symbolism of Colors" parade.

Purple stands for Justice
Green stands for Faith
Gold stands for Power

Medium Flower Queen Ceramic Mardi Gras Mask

2008-01-05T12:42:00.000-06:00

This Beautiful New Orleans Hand Painted Mardi Gras Mask is made of ceramic and measure 5" wide x 7" tall. This is the same kind of Mardi Gras mask that are sold in the French Quarter of New Orleans. These Mardi Gras Mask come in a variety of sizes and Mardi Gras colors. This beautiful Mardi Gras mask will surely make a great edition to your Mardi Gras collection.

Product ID: Medium Mardi Gras Mask

Please email us with any special Mardi Gras request or Mardi Gras questions.

New Orleans MARDI GRAS WREATH Masks Beads Jesters

2008-01-04T20:21:00.000-06:00

This Mardi Gras wreath is hand made here in New Orleans by us ( NOLAimports.com ). Here at NOLAimports, we take pride in all of our Mardi Gras wreaths and put our best work into all of the Mardi Gras wreaths we make. This mardi gras wreath will surely make a great edition to your Mardi Gras decorations.This wonderful Mardi Gras wreath is decorated with beautiful Purple, Green & Gold Mardi Gras colors. The Mardi Gras wreath may contain Mardi Gras jester dolls, Mardi Gras ceramic masks, Mardi Gras face masks, purple, green, and gold beads as well as a Mardi Gras baby.

Each Mardi Gras wreath is made once it is ordered. Actual items used on this Mardi Gras wreath may vary.

MARDI GRAS WREATH Doubloons Feathers Mask Beads Jesters

2008-01-03T21:31:00.000-06:00

This is for one NEW authentic Mardi Gras wreath. This Mardi Gras wreath measures approximately 12". The Mardi Gras wreath is hand made here in New Orleans by us ( NOLAimports ) . We take pride in all of our products and put our best in all of our Mardi Gras wreath's. This Mardi Gras wreath will surely make a great edition to your Mardi Gras decorations. This Mardi Gras wreath is decorated with beautiful Mardi Gras colors.

Actual Doll, Boa or Mask may vary.

Blue, Green & Gold Masquerade Venetain Style Mask

2007-11-18T14:06:00.000-06:00

New Orleans Blue, Green & Gold Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask. The mask comes with black ribbons on both sides beautiful purple, green & yellow ostrich & chandelle feathers. This Venetian mask also has a precious jewel in the center adding which adds to the masks glamour's look.

You can use to easily wear or you can even use it as a special decoration for your home. The mask is approximately 4" tall X 6" wide. These mask are the same ones sold in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

Our Venetian mask come in a variety of sizes and colors. These masks make great favors or gifts for birthdays, school projects/parties, collectibles, etc. This mask will surely make a great edition to your Mardi Gras collection.

Thanks for looking. Please email me with any questions or special requests. Large lots available on these Venetian masks.

Available in: Purple, Green, Gold , Pink

Mardi Gras Face Masks Venetain Style Masks

2007-11-18T13:57:00.000-06:00

New Orleans Black Silver & Gold Masquerade Mardi Gras Mask. The mask comes with black ribbons on both sides beautiful orange & green ostrich & chandelle feathers. This Venetian mask also has a precious jewel on the left adding which adds to the masks glamour's look.

You can use to easily wear or you can even use it as a special decoration for your home. The mask is approximately 4" tall X 6" wide. These mask are the same ones sold in the French Quarter of New Orleans.

Our Venetian mask come in a variety of sizes and colors. These masks make great favors or gifts for birthdays, school projects/parties, collectibles, etc. This mask will surely make a great edition to your Mardi Gras collection.

Thanks for looking. Please email me with any questions or special requests. Large lots available on these Venetian masks.

Available in: Purple, Green, Gold , Pink

Mardi Gras Parade Beads

2007-09-16T06:46:00.000-05:00

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Army
Men Mardi Gras New Orleans Beads
Banana
Mardi Gras New Orleans Bead

Basket
Ball Bead

Black
& Gold Fleur De Lis New Orleans Saints Bead

Black
& Pink Elephant Mardi Gras Bead
Blue
Bunny Rabbit Mardi Gras Bead

Coyote
Cartoon Mardi Gras Bead

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10 Doz 60" Mardi Gras Pink Beads Mardi Gras Pink Twist Beads
$25.50

10 Doz 48" Mardi Gras Beads Krewe Mix
$28.00

50 Doz 60" Mardi Gras Pink Twist Beads Mardi Gras Throw Beads
$80.00

60 Doz 33" Mardi Gras Oval Beads Mardi Gras Throw Beads
$45.50

10 Doz 33" Purple Green & Gold Oval Beads Mardi Gras Throw Beads
$11.00

30 Doz 48" Mardi Gras Beads Krewe Mix Mardi Gras Beads
$60.00

60 Doz 33" Purple Green & Gold Oval Beads Mardi Gras Throw Beads
$45.50

10 Doz 48" Mardi Gras Beads Lantern Mardi Gras Beads
$25.50

10 Doz 33" Mardi Gras Oval Beads Mardi Gras Throw Beads
$11.00

Voo Doo Dolls

2007-09-16T06:41:00.000-05:00

The name VooDoo is traceable to an African word for "spirit". VooDoo can be directly traced to the West African Yoruba people who lived in 18th and 19th century Dahomey. Its roots may go back 6,000 years in Africa. That country occupied parts of today's Togo, Benin and Nigeria. Slaves brought their religion with them when they were forcibly shipped to Haiti and other islands in the West Indies.

VooDoo was actively suppressed during colonial times. "Many Priests were either killed or imprisoned, and their shrines destroyed, because of the threat they posed to Euro-Christian/Muslim dominion. This forced some of the Dahomeans to form VooDoo Orders and to create underground societies, in order to continue the veneration of their ancestors, and the worship of their powerful gods." It is also followed by most of the adults in Haiti. It can be found in many of the large cities in North America, particularly in New Orleans.

An inaccurate and sensational book (S. St. John, "Haiti or the Black Republic") was written in 1884. It described VooDoo as a profoundly evil religion, and included lurid descriptions of human sacrifice, cannibalism, etc., some of which had been extracted from VooDoo priests by torture. This book caught the imagination of people outside the West Indies, and was responsible for much of the misunderstanding and fear that is present today. Hollywood found this a rich source for Voodoo screen plays. Horror movies began in the 1930's and continue today to misrepresent VooDoo. It is only since the late 1950's that accurate studies by anthropologists have been published.

VooDoo, like Christianity, is a religion of many traditions. Each group follows a different spiritual path and worships a slightly different pantheon of spirits, called Loa. The word means "mystery" in the Yoruba language. Yoruba traditional belief included a chief God Olorun, who is remote and unknowable. He authorized a lesser God Obatala to create the earth and all life forms. A battle between the two Gods led to Obatala's temporary banishment. There are hundreds of minor spirits. Those which originated from Dahomey are called Rada; those who were added later are often deceased leaders in the new world and are called Petro. Some of these are Followers of VooDoo believe that each person has a soul which is composed of two parts: a gros bon ange or "big guardian angel", and a ti bon ange or "little guardian angel". The latter leaves the body during sleep and when the person is possessed by a Loa during a ritual. There is a concern that the ti bon ange can be damaged or captured by evil sorcery while it is free of the body.

The purpose of rituals is to make contact with a spirit, to gain their favor by offering them animal sacrifices and gifts, to obtain help in the form of more abundant food, higher standard of living, and improved health. Human and Loa depend upon each other; humans provide food and other materials; the Loa provide health, protection from evil spirits and good fortune. Rituals are held to celebrate lucky events, to attempt to escape a run of bad fortune, to celebrate a seasonal day of celebration associated with a Loa, for healing, at birth, marriage and death. VooDoo priests can be male (houngan or hungan), or female (mambo). A VooDoo temple is called a hounfour (or humfort). At its center is a poteau-mitan a pole where the God and spirits communicate with the people. An altar will be elaborately decorated with candles, pictures of Christian saints, symbolic items related to the Loa, etc.

One belief unique to VooDoo is that a dead person can be revived after having been buried. After resurrection, the zombie has no will of their own, but remains under the control of others. In reality, a zombie is a living person who has never died, but is under the influence of powerful drugs administered by an evil sorcerer. Although most Haitians believe in zombies, few have ever seen one. There are a few recorded instances of persons who have claimed to be zombies.

Sticking pins in "voodoo dolls" was once used as a method of cursing an individual by some followers of VooDoo in New Orleans; this practice continues occasionally in South America. The practice became closely associated with Voodoo in the public mind through the vehicle of horror movies.

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New Orleans Night Clubs, Bars, Lounges

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Here in New Orleans we have some of the greatest variety of music that you will ever have the pleasure of listing to. It's a known fact that there is hardly a street in the French Quarter that you can go down without the sweet sound of Jazz, Zydeco and many others flowing out into the streets like the drinks flow in the clubs. With this in mind we decided to add the New Orleans Bar Scene pages and we will be adding new bars and there contact information so that next time your planning a trip to the Big Easy, you will be well prepared to soak in all the sights and sounds that is uniquely New Orleans.

Is Carnival the same as Mardi Gras?

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Is Carnival the same as Mardi Gras?

Carnival, which originated from the Latin word "carnem levare" which means no meat. Christians performed baptisms on Easter Sunday. People would pray & fast before they were baptized, so this soon became the tradition we call Lent. Carnival is the season between Christmas and Lent which begins in New Orleans on the Twelfth Night and continues until the midnight of Fat Tuesday ( Mardi Gras Day ), the day before Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent. The date for Ash Wednesday changes and depends on the date of Easter. The exciting weeks of Carnival are filled with elegant balls, fancy banquets and other Carnival related social activities. Both children and adults quickly began to love the exciting holiday Carnival.

"Mardi Gras" , French for Fat Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is always 47 days before Easter Sunday and can fall between February 3 and March 9. Mardi Gras is generally used to refer to the whole Carnival season, especially during the final two weeks when most of the parades occur in New Orleans. Most New Orleanians refer to the entire Carnival season as "Mardi Gras" but some traditionalist of Mardi Gras may make a big deal over the technical term.

The History of Mardi Gras:

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Mardi Gras came to or was introduced to New Orleans by the French explorer Pierre Le Moyne, Sieur d'Iberville in 1699. The early explorers celebrated Mardi Gras right off the banks of the Mississippi River. Iberville sailed into the Gulf of Mexico and on March 3 of 1699, he set up camp on the west bank of the Mississippi river about 60 miles south of New Orleans. However, Mardi Gras was a major holiday in Paris which was celebrated since the Middle Ages. Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France at this time and to honor this important day, Sieur d'Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras.

As the years went by, New Orleans added to the Mardi Gras celebration by developing krewes. These organizations (krewes) host Mardi Gras Balls and parades.

Mardi Gras' traditional colors are Purple, Green & Gold. Mardi Gras' colors were choose in 1892 when the Krewe of Rex gave the colors their meaning in the theme "Symbolism of Colors" parade.

Purple represents justice
Green stands for faith
Gold stands for power

Mardi Gras is not a National holiday however it is a very traditional holiday. It is not only celebrated here in New Orleans but across some other southern states such as Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, Georgia, and even Florida.

During the early 1800's Mardi Gras celebrations centered around partiers with mask who was on foot, they also rode in carriages as well as on horseback. In 1837 the first parade was documented. During the 1840's & 50's because of the "maskers" violent behavior Mardi Gras gained a negative reputation. The situation became so outrageous that the press started calling to put an end to the Mardi Gras celebration.

In 1857, six New Orleanians saved the Mardi Gras celebration by establishing the Comus krewe/organization. These six men were former members of an organization called the Cowbellians. This organization held New Year's Eve parades, in Mobile since 1831. The Comus organization showed the press the beauty and potential of Mardi Gras and demonstrated to them how it could be a safe, fun and festive event. Comus was the first to use the term krewe. The Mystick Krewe of Comus was also the first parade krewe to name itself after a mythological character. Comus also started a secret Carnival society. They held a parade which had floats. They would then have a ball after the parade, which was not open to the public and only krewe members were invited. The Civil War interrupted Mardi Gras but in 1866 Comus returned.

1 Dozen 6' Mardi Gras BOAS Pink & Black Tip Feather Boas

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10 Doz 48" Mardi Gras Beads Lantern Mardi Gras Beads

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These 48" Mardi Gras Beads are perfect for any occasion. Whether your looking for Mardi Gras beads to throw at your next parade or just looking for some throw beads for your party. These Mardi Gras beads will surely fit your needs. If you're into Mardi Gras or looking for Wholesale Mardi Gras throw beads you've come to the right place.

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These 33" Mardi Gras Beads are perfect for any occasion. Whether your looking for Mardi Gras beads to throw at your next Mardi Gras parade or just looking for some Mardi Gras throw beads for your Mardi Gras party. These Mardi Gras beads will surely fit your needs. If you're into Mardi Gras or looking for Wholesale Mardi Gras throw beads you've come to the right place.

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