Mardi Gras 2022

Carnival traditionally begins on January 6th with the Twelfth Night Christian Epiphany and ends on the day before Ash Wednesday also known as Fat Tuesday. This year Fat Tuesday falls on March 1st. If you have not had the opportunity to visit New Orleans during Mardi Gras you must add it to your bucket list! It's the experience of a lifetime! Several other U.S. cities also have impressive Mardi Gras celebrations! Our Mardi Gras party in St. Louis is rated in the top five!

"It might seem a surprise that one of the nation's biggest Mardi Gras celebrations takes place in this Midwestern city, but it's a legacy thing, linked to the founding of St. Louis by French fur traders back in 1764. French customs and traditions live on here (the fleur-de-lis serves as the city seal) and the Soulard District is always ready for a Mardi Gras bash come February. There are parades, of course, with the biggie being the Bud Light Grand Parade on Feb. 26, but a long list of fun events takes place in the weeks leading up to Fat Tuesday. Among them is the Beggin' Barkus Pet Parade (North America's largest animal parade), a softball tournament, a 5K run, a wine and beer tasting, and a variety of culinary events including a Cajun cook-off." ~ Chicago tribune

According to a 2018 article in Travel & Leisure magazine, the following U.S. cities have the best Mardi Gras celebrations outside of New Orleans, LA; Mobile, AL; St. Louis, MO; Galveston, TX; and Biloxi, MS.

The annual Mardi Gras parade has become a family tradition and year after year it does not disappoint! The big event calls for the appropriate festive apparel and drinkware accessories. The good news is Zoey's Attic Personalized Gifts has just what you need! Our "Bead Wreath" monogram shirt is a number one best seller for women. It is available on an adult unisex crew neck tee as well as a v-neck style top, and the monogram design can also be made on a kid's raglan style shirt. Our "Let's Mardi" unisex adult raglan style shirt is also a popular choice and can be personalized with any city or wording you prefer. The "Beads.Parades.Crawfish.King Cake.Mardi Gras." design on a dark tee is another best seller with heather navy being the most sought-after shirt color.

Everyone loves a parade, and the kiddos are no exception! They'll also want special Mardi Gras shirts just like Dad and Mom! The "Mardi Gras Beads" bodysuit and dark tees add the perfect festive look to your kiddos' Mardi Gras outfits. And the tweens have a preference for a simpler "Mardi Gras" raglan style shirt.

Our Mardi Gras drinkware is a must for a long day of parade watching and party going! The colorful can coolies are in high demand and can be purchased in either a regular 12oz can size or a slim 12oz size. And if you prefer wine, there's even a festive monogrammed bead design on a stemless wine tumbler. The 12oz stainless steel tumbler also includes a lid and straw.

And don't forget the Barkus Parade! Your pups will need to be decked out in their finest doggie tees! Our "LOVE" and "Mardi Paws" pet t-shirts are as cute as can be, but dogs (and their humans!) are partial to our "Let's Mardi" tee personalized with your very own city initials.