Mardi Gras is a holiday born in the city of New Orleans. Although the tradition of Mardi Gras originated in New Orleans, Americans everywhere embrace the holiday and celebrate Fat Tuesday. So in honor of New Orleans, here are some places you can find traditional and not-so-traditional masks for that Mardi Gras party!
For those who live in Omaha, Nebraska here are some local places you can purchase masks and other Mardi gras party items: Nobbies at 120th Center Street Omaha, NE for all locations and other specifics visit their website at www.Nobbies.com. Mangelsen’s is located off of 84th and Grover in Omaha, NE and they also sell Mardi Gras masks, hats, and other supplies.
For Internet shoppers here are some websites for Mardi Gras Masks:
MardiGrasOutlet.com
Mardi Gras masks from $0.80 and up. Assortment packs, simple colorful masks and intricate Venetian carnival Masks. If you do not want to spend much money they have paper mache masks that range in price from $1.60 to $5.00. MardiGrasoutlet.com has a featured section that includes masks as low as $0.80! They also sell other Mardi Gras accessories and party favors. They have a good selection and some really neat masks.
centurynovelty.com
This website offers really cheap masks that you can buy in bulk if you are throwing a really big party. They have many half masks that only cover a portion of the face. Century Novelty offers an array of colors of masks and a many different designs. The masks are made out of plastic, paper mache, foam, and cardboard. Offered in many colors and designs these masks are priced very low. Although they do sell in bulk, items may be purchased as singles. However, by buying in bulk you can save a lot of money.
http://www.garmentdistrict.com
Here you can find Venetian Jester and Mardi Gras masks from $10 – $60. A gold jester mask with a 6 point crown made with real velvet will cost $50 but the compliments you will get are worth the extra cash. For the ladies there is a bead and glitter mask with tall upright feathers that looks as though it came straight out of a movie! Garment District has all types of masks from a cute butterfly masks to a full faced Dionysus mask. The selection is not great but the masks are all so unique they are worth checking out.
halloweenadventure.com
This website has a variety of Mardi Gras items even full costumes if you’re really in the mood! There are headpieces available at halloweenadventure.com that look like those worn in Eyes Wide Shut. A headpiece would be a great idea for the women who would rather not wear a mask. Also you can find a mask on a stick if you would rather not commit to wearing it all night. Many varieties of Mardi gras masks from couples masks to a King Tut Mask. Prices vary from $4.99 to $26.99. Party accessories also available at this website including some really neat Mardi gras beads.
orientaltrading.com
Oriental Trading Company sells packs of assorted hats for your Mardi gras party. These packs Most hats are sold by the dozen and range in price from 2.95- 24.95. The Mardi Gras Feather Mask Assortment comes with 12 masks that are all different colors and styles. This package costs only $14.95 and would add that extra tradition to your Mardi Gras Party. Other packages are available with different styles and are priced under $25.
Oriental Trading Co. has a very good selection on their website, too many items to list. If you are throwing a large party this is the place to buy in bulk!
Thank you, and have a wonderful Fat Tuesday!
