Fat Tuesday may have already come and gone, but Mardi Gras lives on all year as a theme to many school celebrations, recitals and dances. From the traditional Mardi Gras masks to the brightly beaded purple, yellow and green necklaces, your Mardi Gras-themed event will be perfect with the addition of a Charles H. Stewart Backdrop.
What Is Mardi Gras?
The festival of Mardi Gras is celebrated across the globe as the day that marks the end of the pre-Lenten season in the French catholic tradition. In the United States, particularly in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Mardi Gras is marked with a major party with street performances, parades with brightly decorated floats, masked balls, live music and delicious King Cake.
As it is technically a religious festival (enjoyed by the religious and non-religious alike) this annual celebration marks the opportunity for partying and eating rich foods before Lenten fasting begins. Often, the merrymaking for Mardi Gras begins in the weeks leading up to the last day before Ash Wednesday and the observance of Lent in the Roman Catholic tradition. The term Mardi Gras is the French term for “Fat Tuesday,” and that day marks the final day of festivities.
Schools, colleges, corporations, and local theater groups often use this fun, bright and festive theme for events. Should your organization need a backdrop to set the joyful mood for a Mardi Gras event, Charles H. Stewart Backdrops has many options to choose from.
Our Most Popular Mardi Gras Backdrops
Set the stage for a jubilant party at your school, work, or theater with our many backdrop options, including traditional New Orleans streets, parade backdrops, and of course the color theme associated with Fat Tuesday.
This Mardi Gras Backdrop shows the classic yellow, green and purple colors. The images on the backdrop highlight the festive nature of the event, including masks, instruments and beads.
Looking to purchase a backdrop for recurring Mardi Gras events? This Mardi Gras Backdrop uses traditional colors, masks and balloons perfect for your Fat Tuesday celebrations. It is currently for sale on our site.
Straight from a float on Bourbon Street, this backdrop depicts the celebration of Mardi Gras as if you are a parade viewer watching the floats pass by. It is for sale on our site and would make for a great annual backdrop for your school’s Fat Tuesday festivities.
Set the stage with this classic residence in the French Quarter. This New Orleans Street Backdrop depicts the historic look of New Orleans homes.
To view all of our Mardi Gras-themed backdrops, visit our site. You can choose from classic Southern architecture, float-themed backdrops and more.