Happy Fat Tuesday! It's time to get those last minute Mardi Gras parties, plans, and projects in order. From ways to restyle those Mardi Gras beads to the most adorable Mardi Gras macarons around, we've got the ultimate guide to a rockin' Fat Tuesday.

How to Throw the Ultimate Mardi Gras Party

By Anjelika TempleFeb 25, 2020

Anjelika Temple

As Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer of Brit + Co, Anjelika Temple brings her voracious consumption of all things creative and colorful to DIY projects, geeky gadgetry finds and more. When she's not DIY-ing her heart out, you'll find her throwing dinner parties with friends or adventuring with her husband David, their daughters Anokhi and Indira, and their silly dog Turkey.

See Full Bio

Follow:

The Latest

The Top 5

Discover More

Mardi Gras Macarons

Too much cuteness for one cookie. Love all the colors! (via Sprinkle Bakes)

Mardi Gras Cupcakes

Take a classic batch of cupcakes and add sprinkles to create this festive platter of sweets. (via Catch My Party)

DIY Mardi Gras Accessorie

Get creative with Mardi Gras beads! (Brit + Co.)

Mardi Gras Mask Cookies

These are totally amazing and definitely getting added to our to-try list. (via Sweetopia)

Glitter Invites + Table Decor

A little bit of purple, green, and gold goes a long way when it comes to drumming up a last minute table setting. (via Catch My Party)

Mardi Gras Coasters

Beaded coasters? Love it! (via Rust & Sunshine)

King Cake

This classic Mardi Gras dessert is easy to make, even with crescent rolls! (via The Galley Gourmet)

Hurricane Cocktail

Gotta have the official drink of Mardi Gras. (via My Life as a Mrs)

Topsy Turvy Cupcakes

And lastly, more cupcakes!! (via Bakingdom)

Will you celebrate Mardi Gras this year? What are you doing, making, or drinking? Share with us @britandco!

This article has been updated and was previously published in Feb. 2013.

From Your Site Articles

16 Purple, Green + Yellow Cocktails to Celebrate Mardi Gras - Brit + Co ›

EXPLORE MORE OF BRIT + CO

More For You

TJ Maxx

9 TJ Maxx Home Decor Finds To Spruce Up Your Space For The Holidays

Now that Halloween is all said and done, it’s officially time to deck the halls for the holidays. Because we’re all about decorating for every occasion on a budget, we’re heavily eyeing TJ Maxx’s all-new lineup of festive decor finds. These picks will make your space feel warm, cozy, and effortlessly stylish, all without breaking the bank.Looking for some instant cheer for your home? Look no ... Keep reading

Keep Reading Show less

Ella Olsson / PEXELS

Seasonally Depressed? Try Adding These 5 Mood-Boosting Foods To Your Diet

If you’ve been feeling sluggish lately, it might not just be the weather — your body could be craving more vitamin D. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in aiding bone health, immunity, and mood regulation. In fact, it’s correlated with serotonin production, which can further exacerbate seasonal depression (more formally, seasonal affective disorder).Since many of us don’t get enough sunlight this ... Keep reading

Keep Reading Show less

Chipotle

Here’s How To Get Free Chipotle On Thanksgiving Eve 2025

Chipotle just found a tastier way to reunite with your hometown besties this Thanksgiving. On Thanksgiving Eve, November 26, you can secure an epic BOGO free entrée deal that makes feasting with your friends or family before the more-formal feast super seamless and easy on the wallet.Scroll on for all the details about Chipotle’s BOGO deal for Thanksgiving 2025!Subscribe to our newsletter for ... Keep reading

Keep Reading Show less

Trader Joe's

10 New Trader Joe’s Items To Try In November (Before They’re Gone)

You read that right – there's even more newness on Trader Joe's shelves right now. After dropping a ton of festive finds earlier this month, the grocer is back at it again with everything from sweet pastries to luxurious gift sets. We've got our eye on the all-new Panettone Gelato-Style Frozen Dessert and the Peppermint Brookies everyone seems to be raving about, but there's truly so much more to ... Keep reading

Keep Reading Show less

Happy Fat Tuesday! It's time to get those last minute Mardi Gras parties, plans, and projects in order. From ways to restyle those Mardi Gras beads to the most adorable Mardi Gras macarons around, we've got the ultimate guide to a rockin' Fat Tuesday.

How to Throw the Ultimate Mardi Gras Party

Mardi Gras Coasters

Topsy Turvy Cupcakes

The Latest

Make Your Inbox Your Happy Place

Mardi Gras Coasters

Topsy Turvy Cupcakes

EXPLORE MORE OF BRIT + CO

More For You

Most Popular