15 Mardi Gras Deals for Your Party to Be a “Big Easy” Hit

Celebrating Mardi Gras always promises to be fun, given the Bacchanal spirit associated with the holiday.

With the quiet and disciplined season of lent just over the horizon, it's the last day to really get your party on.

If you're gearing up for a Mardi Gras celebration but want to keep more cash in your wallet, we have you covered.

Editor's note: Prices are subject to change and may vary by location.

Masks are an essential part of carnival-esque Mardi Gras festivities, a tradition born out of concealing your real identity while reveling in the streets.

Adorn your guests with well-reviewed, feather-accented 4E Mardi Gras masks that Amazon stocks. 12 sell for only $15.99.

Jazz up your dining table with a table runner depicting colorful crawfish and festive beads. It measures 13 inches by 72 inches and can be thrown in the washer afterward for easy cleanup.

Artoid Mode makes this festive polyester runner, which will set you back only $9.99 on Amazon.

Serve up king cake and sparkling libations with a tableware kit from Birthday Galore. It contains 16 paper plates, cups, and napkins with a fun Mardi Gras design.

The kit only costs $20.25 at Walmart, and per the reviews, is as cute as it looks in the picture.

Add an interactive element to your party with Big Dot of Happiness photo booth props from Target. Guests can enjoy the pictures you snap as mementos after the fun ends.

A pack of ten props in fun Mardi Gras colors is only $14.99.

Instead of nametags, make your guests chuckle with Big Dot of Happiness party badges. With titles such as “jester,” “bead collector, and “bling king,” everyone can showcase their personality.

A set of 12 4-inch x 4-inch stickers costs just $11.99 at Target.

Dollar Tree sells gold, star-shaped balloons for $1.50 a pop, sold in a case of 25. They’re made of foil, not latex, so they last longer.

You can take uninflated balloons you order online and have them filled with helium at your local Dollar Tree. Just call ahead and bring your receipt.

Anchor your balloons with purple Dollar Tree balloon weights. The reflective foil stars contrast nicely with the gold balloons — perfect for Mardi Gras parties.

A case of 24 weights is only $30, which shakes out to $1.25 a pop. Reviewers praised both aesthetics and function.

Transform your home into a colorful, shimmering parade float with a 2-pack of Giftexpress table fringe. Each is 96 inches x 38 inches with self-adhesive edges that stick to tables easily.

A 2-pack of gold, green, and purple fringe is just $9.99 on Amazon, giving you a colorful bang for your buck.

Cover your walls with a Bourbon Street backdrop perfect for photos with the Mashan wall decoration. It will look like you’re peering into the homes of revelers in New Orleans.

A 3-pack of 108-inch x 54-inch sheets is only $9.99 on Amazon, well worth the memories it will help you make.

Extend the festivities into the night with Novelty Lights' outdoor light set. The 24-foot strip has 70 LED lights in Mardi Gras hues.

These lights are $23.99 on Amazon, which translates to a dollar per foot. Reviewers give them 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Don’t neglect your ceiling when decorating for your Mardi Gras party. Instead, adorn it with fleur de lis, masks, and crowns dangling from a sheet festooned with the iconic harlequin pattern.

This decor piece only costs $10 at Party City and will fill a generous 10 feet of space.

Let guests know they’ve found the right revels with a Party City bunting for your front porch. It covers 10 feet of space and sports classic Mardi Gras colors and patterns.

You can also drape this bunting indoors, which is made of polyester and costs $12.00 at Party City.

Dress up boring glass windows with vinyl cling decals in the shape of masks, crowns, music notes, and fleur de lis from Party City.

A 16-piece set will only set you back $3.00. And since they’re vinyl, they won’t leave a sticky mess when you remove them.

Create a fun focal point on the table with a centerpiece shaped like a purple Mardi Gras crown covered in jewels. It’s colorful, lightweight at only four pounds, and fire-resistant.

The Beistle Company makes this royal Mardi Gras centerpiece, which sells for $10.89 at Walmart.

Having beads at your Mardi Gras party is a non-negotiable, as it’s been a central part of the parade celebrations in New Orleans for decades.

Snag a bag of 77 16-inch Way to Celebrate bead necklaces in Mardi Gras colors for $26.98 at Walmart. Reviewers give them five stars.

Decorating for your Mardi Gras celebration is fun, easy, and can be done on the cheap.

It’s a great way to elevate the atmosphere of your home and get guests into the spirit of the holiday.

And when you save money shopping for decor, you’ll have more to spend on the king cake and libations; the good stuff is well worth the money in both cases.