Purple, green and gold are the colors of Mardi Gras — they stand for justice, faith and power — and you can use them to help you decorate your space for your party.

1. Crab Gumbo This gumbo combines jumbo lump crabmeat, frozen okra, Cajun seasoning and other ingredients to produce a rich and spiced stew. It's perfect to serve over fluffy white rice or creamy ...

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Mardi Gras Marketing Ideas. Mardi Gras is a holiday that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday and is especially popular in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras, which is also known as Fat ...

Food: Since this is a birthday party, you will only want to serve dessert. Going right along with the theme of Mardi Gras, bring in an original that people around New Orleans go crazy for ...

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However, when the team came to a Mardi Gras theme, it was decided. Peterson said she couldn't remember the other potential ideas; this bayou carnival theme stole the show from day one.

Spanish Town -- Partying at the Spanish Town Mardi Gras Ball are, from left, Thomas Telhiard, Aron Biedenham Coates, Leonard Augustus, Mallory Barnes, Claire Broyles and Shelly Arceneaux Graham.

The jambalaya is $38 per person. March 5-10 — Mardi Gras Week at the Balcony Las Olas 1309 E Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. 754-200-6344. TheBalconyLasOlas.com.

Plus, you can make some of these dishes ahead and reheat or serve them when you're ready. Browse the list for mouthwatering Mardi Gras food ideas to add to your holiday menu. 1. Crab Gumbo Crab gumbo ...