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Mardi Gras party decorations go hand in hand with the well known Mardi Gras masks. Mardi Gras has been celebrated in Paris since the Middle Ages, Mardi Gras began long before Europeans came to the New World, but came to America in 169. French explorer, Iberville, having sailed into the Gulf of Mexico, launched an expedition up the Mississippi River. On March 3 (the day Mardi Gras was being celebrated in France) of 1699, Iberville had set up a camp on the west bank of the river about 60 miles south of where New Orleans is today. In honor of this important day, Iberville named the site Point du Mardi Gras.

In the late 1700's, masked balls and festivals with plenty of Mardi Gras party decorations were common in New Orleans while it was under French rule, but when New Orleans came under Spanish rule, the custom was banned. In 1803 New Orleans came under the U.S. flag, and the prohibition against masked festivals continued until 1823 when the Creole populace convinced the governor to permit masked balls. In 1827 street masking was again legalized. During the early 1800's public celebrations of Mardi Gras centered around maskers on foot, in carriages and on horseback. The first documented parade occurred in 1837. Unfortunately, Mardi Gras gained a bad reputation because of violent behavior attributed to maskers during the 1840's and 50's. The situation became so bad that the press began calling for an end to the celebration.

In 1857, the Comus organization, comprised of six New Orleans residents, saved Mardi Gras. Former members of the Cowbellians, an organization which had put on New Year's Eve parades in Mobile since 1831, they added beauty to Mardi Gras, and demonstrated that it could be a safe and festive event. Comus was the first organization to use the term krewe to describe itself. Comus also started the customs of having a secret Carnival society, having a parade with a unifying theme with floats, and of having a ball after the parade. Comus was also the first organization to name itself after a mythological character. The celebration of Mardi Gras was interrupted by the Civil War, but in 1866 Comus returned and with it the Mardi Gras party decorations flourished too.

Now, Mardi Gras is celebrated not just in New Orleans, though the festivities there attract people from all over the world. The tradition has flourished!

For those kid that are fans of Dora the Explorer there is also the kid’s show, Go Diego Go!, in which Dora’s cousin Diego along with his trusty friends, click, baby jaguar, the bobo brothers and the rescue pack head out on a regular basis to save animals in need. This is a great show for kids with an interest in animals, the jungle, helping others and the show is bilingual with Diego speaking some Spanish and singing songs in Spanish. Because it has captured the imagination of so many children, a party with a Go Diego Go theme party would go over excellently any type of child's party. Research has shown that both Dora the Explorer and Go Diego Go! help kids to learn Spanish much more easily.

Boys and girls alike who have an interest in the show would love to have a Go Diego Go themed party for their birthdays. The show has many elements that you can make use of in your party plans. Since the show is set in the jungle and focuses on animals you can get wall decorations featuring the jungle and its animals. Plastic inflatable animals can be scattered around the room to add to the feeling. It’s also bilingual and features elements of the Spanish culture. You can hand out maracas at your party as party favors and for part of the entertainment during have the kids take a whack or two at a colorful piñata filled with candy.

Go Diego Go didn’t last very long only about a year on Nick Jr. but it was popular so kids are always asking to see the reruns. You may be able to track down some DVDs or VHS tapes of episodes for the kids to watch at the party. Diego did star in an hour long special called, “The Great Dinosaur Rescue” with his cousin Dora. Don’t forget to pick up paper supplies featuring Go Diego Go! theme party. You should be able to find plates and napkins, streamers, a tablecloth and cups for the kids to use when they are eating up their favorite Mexican snacks. Who’s up for quesadillas?

Parties can be so much fun, especially if you to that extra mile and put a theme to it. It doesn't have to be that difficult. Simply pick a theme whether it be Superman, My Little Pony or a dance theme, the right theme party supplies will really help you out. If you want to throw a dance theme party but you are not sure what type, consider throwing a swing dance party. Swing dancing is gaining a resurgence of popularity from coast to coast.

Planning a Clown Theme Party for toddlers is a lot of fun. As the clown leader your theme party supplies can dress you up in the goofiest clown costume you can find with lots of bright colored clothes, big shoes and a fun wig of some sort. Options to do with the children include giving them each a clown nose, or painting their faces with either clown faces or other designs. Take a picture of each of them that you can print out as a souvenir of the fun activities of the day.

Just a few theme party supplies will get your laua to the right start. Serve drinks such as pineapples, coconuts, and other foods native to the Islands. If you have a pool, you may choose to decorate the surrounding area to resemble that one might find in Hawaii such as palm trees, leis, and tropical island snacks, fruits, and drinks.

Just remember theme parties are the way to go!

Presidents Day is a fine day to have a party with plenty of Presidents Day party supplies on hand. This is also a favorite holiday for shoppers, Presidents Day is the last chance for retailers to unload less than popular winter merchandise before restocking for spring. The only aim is to clear the shelves so stores offer rock bottom prices in order to cut their losses. It is an effective strategy since lots of people in February have cabin fever and are ready for some semi-serious recreational shopping. So while you are out and about, why not take advantage of these great sales and buy the red, white and blue Presidents Day party supplies need to make your party a success.

It is not certain how Presidents Lincoln and Washington, whose birthdays were fused in order to form one legal holiday, would have felt about those bargains named in their honor. Washington endured cold, wintry battlefields probably wishing he had a new, warm coat or boots. Lincoln would have understood the shopping fever: historians say that his wife, Mary Todd, was a shopaholic. Any tribute is better than no tribute.

Back at the home hearth, especially in snowy regions, Presidents Day is a fun break from the monotony after Christmas. It's a great time to get some extra mileage out of red decorating items or paper party goods. Young children who are getting their first exposure to early American History lessons find reinforcement of those schoolroom lectures when the holiday is celebrated at home.

A cherry pie is a traditional reminder of the Washington chopping down the cherry tree story--even if the validity of said story is under current scrutiny. Gold wrapped chocolate candies could allude to both the story about tossing the coin across the Potomac River and the fact that Presidential profiles end up on currency much of the time.

Yankee pot roast or Boston baked beans with brown bread are fitting fare for such an historic menu. Pewter plates or tankards can hold some of the Presidents Day party supplies such as red, white and blue paper napkins or plastic flatware. A red gingham tablecloth and wooden bowls and implements complete the humble theme.

This Super Bowl get Super Bowl party supplies to get your guest in the Super Bowl mood the minute they open the door. The Super Bowl is the biggest one day sporting event in the entire world. Millions of people watch, and it is the dream of every product advertiser to have their product advertised during the Super Bowl.

The Super Bowl pits the best team from the National Football Conference against the best team from the American Football Conference. The Super Bowl game with its Super Bowl party supplies is an activity that whole families can share and enjoy together as the game is televised live.

One of the biggest attractions during the Super Bowl is the extravagant commercials that have attained air time. Let the biggest attraction to your Super Bowl party be the good company, the game itself, and the wonderful Super Bowl party supplies that your provide.

It is important to get your Groundhog party supplies to guarantee your
Groundhog party's success. February second each year, is the day that the Groundhog comes out of his hole, after a long winter sleep, to look for his shadow. If he sees it, he regards it as an omen of six more weeks of bad weather, and returns to his hole. If the day is cloudy, he can’t see his shadow, and he takes that as a sign of spring, and stays above ground.

The groundhog tradition stems from similar beliefs associated with Candlemas Day and the days of early Christians in Europe. For centuries the custom was to have the clergy bless candles and distribute them to the people. Even then, it marked a milestone in the winter, and the weather on that day was important. Groundhog party supplies don't just have to be plates, cups and napkins, they could be groundhog hats as well.

The ancient Candlemas legend, and similar beliefs, continues to be recognized annually on the second day of February, largely due to the efforts of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. From offering support of political events, to rooting for area sports teams, to becoming the star of a Hollywood movie, Punxsutawney Phil’s fame has grown. Today's celebration sees tens of thousands of visitors from all over the world as revelers await Phil's appearance as most fans wait to see their favorite rock stars. While waiting for Phil to appear, your Groundhog party supplies will come in handy to entertain your guests.

Valentine Days' party supplies and roses are needed to set the mood of your Valentine's Day party. Red, red roses are symbolic of a passionate love as intense as the deep, rich hue of the velvet-like petals. Roses have been in existence for around 32 million years, and have been used by ancient civilizations including the Greeks, Romans, and Persians for many reasons. Roses have been bred to be colorful and fragrant and because they come in so many colors, it will make it easier for you when buying your Valentine's Day party supplies.

Although a rose of any color can simply be a gift of gratitude, kindness, or affection, over time they have been attributed to a variety of emotions and occasions. Red roses can range in color from bright red to deep burgundy. Varieties include Charlotte, Forever Young, Classy, and Rouge Baiser.

Red roses are given to those to whom you want to show love and passion, people for whom you have great respect, and those who have shown great courage. The number of red roses given can also have a special meaning. A single red rose shows love. A dozen red roses show gratitude, twenty-five red roses show congratulations, and fifty red roses show unconditional love. Two red roses tied together symbolize an engagement.

The shade of the red rose has a meaning as well. Bright red means love, burgundy means unconscious love, and dark crimson is used to show mourning. A withered, red rose, is used to show that the love has ended, and a red rosebud symbolizes youthful love and beauty. True red is considered the lover's rose, while Amaranth red symbolizes long-standing desire. Cardinal red is the symbol of sublime desire, Carmine red is symbolic of deceitful desire (not true to color) and Fiery red symbolizes the flames of passion.

Make sure that your Valentine's Day party supply colors match whatever color roses you chose to use in decorating your party theme.

No matter where you’re from, no matter what colors get you on the edge of the seat, football is the ultimate sporting event, and the ultimate game would not be complete without the ultimate party. No matter who you are, you can take part in the football fun! Literally millions of people around the world attend football theme parties.

Those lucky enough to take part in tailgate parties at football games are envied by football lovers all over the world. But, smoking grills, painted fans, and foamy fingers aside, watching in the comfort of your own home can be a great football celebration as well. Well-padded sofas and recliners, a big screen, lots of beverages of choice, snacks, and the usual football fare, when combined with your select group of family and friends, can actually outshine the “real thing” in so many ways!

One good thing to note is that if you are a “football widow” you can always plan her football theme party ahead, prepare everything your group needs to make Superbowl in front of the flat screen a success, and treat yourself to a day of your own. Crock pots full of miniature smoked sausages and a little barbeque sauce, beverages in ice chests around the room, pretzels, and an easy buffet of chips and sandwiches prepared ahead of time, can free time for you to enjoy yourself.

Whether you want to watch with everyone else, treat yourself to a day of pampering, go shopping, or take in a movie with friends, your football theme party Sunday can be fun for everyone.