NEW ORLEANS EVENTS - MARDI GRAS SHOPPING
MARDI GRAS SHOPPING - Beads , Masks, Costumes, and more...
There are a handful of Mardi Gras activities classifi ed as “must-dos” to get the most out of your Carnival season. Watching a parade and having some king cake are among them. But one of these must-dos can truly make your experience the best it can be…dress up! If you've ever walked around the French Quarter on Fat Tuesday, you've undoubtedly seen some of the most creative costumes you've ever encountered. Halloween has nothing on Mardi Gras costumes! And if you're worried about looking like a tourist…don't. You'll stand out if you DON'T dress up.
Beads by the Dozen - 333 Edwards Ave., 504.734.9966,
www.beadsbythedozen.com
At Beads by the Dozen, Mardi Gras isn't the only time of
year worthy of decorative beads...don't forget St. Paddy's
Day, Christmas and any other holiday throughout the year!
Th ey've got big beads, small beads, decorative beads and
beads that light up…but if you still can't fi nd what you
want, they'll customize beads for you. Get your boas and
costumes here, too.
Mardi Gras Party Beads - 2805 N. Causeway
Blvd., Metairie, 100 N. Labarre Rd., Metairie; 280
Howze Beach Rd., Slidell; 1408 E. Tunnel Blvd.,
Houma; 312 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna; 504.391.3900,
mardigraspartybeads.com
Th is is the perfect place to get your supplies for parties at
discount prices. Mardi Gras Party Beads, formerly Accent
Annex, carries everything in purple, gold and green, from
beads, top hats and kewpie dolls to creative crafts and
colorful posters. No party is complete without hearing
New Orleans' favorite “Mardi Gras Mambo” hit! With fi ve
locations, Mardi Gras Party Beads sells everything you need,
including light up glasses, feather boas, masks, apparel,
jewelry, ceramic faces and more!
Mask Factory - 515 Decatur St., 504.522.1505
Not far from Jackson Square is the Mask Factory where you
can browse through thousands of masks with Mardi Gras
colors lined wall-to-wall. Th ey carry everything from full to
partial masks decorated with many hand-painted designs and
trinkets. Don your favorite mask and bring home a piece
of New Orleans with little magnets, shot glasses or printed
t-shirts.
Maskerade - 630 St. Ann St., 504.568.1018,
www.themaskstore.com
The name says it all! Get any mask you could want at the
shop that specializes in just that. Th ese handcrafted jewels
are great for Fat Tuesday festivities, and are perfect for the
home long after Mardi Gras ends. Th e selection includes
Italian, leather, carnival, black & white, critter kingdom,
multi-cultural and home décor masks, constructed mainly by
local artists.
New Orleans Masks - 939 Montegut St., 504.945.2435,
neworleansmasks.com
Formerly Little Shop of Fantasy, New Orleans Masks
demands authority in the fi eld of detailed and handcrafted
works of art. No matter your costume, this venue has the
perfect mask for you, off ering everything from tiger to
witch masks and everything in between. Th is shop also sells,
headdresses, hats, tiaras, crowns, horns jewelry, umbrellas,
apparel and accessories. Get your feather boas, tutus, gloves,
stockings, eyelashes, wings and cigarette holders here.
Fifi Mahony's ~ 934 Royal St., 504.525.4343,
www.fifi-mahony.com
It's true what they say…accessories make the outfi t! A
colorful, eccentric wig can take your costume steps beyond the norm, and Fifi Mahony's is the wig expert of New
Orleans. Th ey off er hair-wear for wild parties, glam events
and everything in between. Fifi Mahony's also sells hair care
products, accessories and cosmetics. Keep your ‘do in mind
when choosing a costume this Mardi Gras!
Funky Monkey ~ 3127 Magazine St., 504.899.5587
Funky Monkey sits among New Orleans' most famous
locally owned antique shops on Magazine Street. Beyond the
colorful outside décor, step into an assortment of aff ordable
costumes detailed with sequins, masks and everything else,
right down to your feather boas. Th ey also buy, sell and trade
costumes. A play on authentic vintage, this popular costume
stop will help you look your best this Mardi Gras!
New Orleans Party & Costume - 705 Camp St.,
504.525.4744, www.partyandcostume.com
Located in the Warehouse District, this shop is stocked
with costumes in all diff erent sizes including much-needed
accessories: broaches, decorative hairpins, glittery makeup
and more. Th ere are costumes for everyone, from
superheroes and antagonists to my lord and lady. Th is store
is well-organized and easily navigated, making your costume
shopping an easy and pleasant experience.
Party City - 3424 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 504.443.7622;
1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., 504.733.7599; 3009 Veterans
Memorial Blvd., 504.831.9944; 1545 Lapalco Blvd.,
Harvey, 504.362.8008; 3371 Hwy. 190, Mandeville,
985.626.5950; 9596 Cortana Place, 225.927.1020, 7054
Siegan Ln., 225.296.5522, Baton Rouge; www.partycity.com
With eight locations to more easily serve you, Party City has
everything you need for any get together. Whether you're
throwing your friend a bachelorette party, an Over the Hill birthday party, a Dora the Explorer themed birthday bash
for your child or a Mardi Gras party for all your friends,
Party City sells all the supplies you need: decorations,
plates, cups, napkins, balloons and party favors. Th ey even
personalize souvenirs, like plastic cups, and you can get it all
for a very reasonable price.
Serendipitous Masks - 831 Decatur St., 504.522.9158
Serendipitous Masks carries an extensive selection of
handcrafted masks perfect for Mardi Gras galas and balls,
and they double as beautiful centerpieces and indoor décor.
Feather masks are also available and are great for wedding
accents. They also carry ornamental egg boxes that play
music, perfect for holding jewelry and keepsakes.
Uptown Costume and Dancewear - 4326 Magazine St.,
504.895.7969
Th e Magazine Street costume shop knows what it takes to
look your best in your favorite disguise. They offer whole
costumes that make piecing together the perfect get-up
easy, or you can get those last minute touches your costume
needs, like masks, jewelry, tights, wigs and hats.