French mardiTuesdaygrasfat (from the feasting on Mardi Gras before Lenten fasting)
From
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Mardi-gras Sentence Examples
Have blue garland and blue place settings.Create a fun game by handing out blue Mardi-Gras beads at the door.
From the wild sexiness of Mardi Gras costumes to the old-fashioned elegance of the Renaiisance, you'll find costume suggestions for all of your favorite fairs and festivals.
Whether for Mardi Gras or just a gala event, there is nothing quite so exotic and exciting as a dance where masquerade ball masks are worn.
The mask you hold against your face is perfect for strolling in a Mardi Gras parade, or just through the ball, using your eyes and mouth to flirt shamelessly.
Interested in finding more ideas for Mardi Gras or your next masquerade ball?