Mardi Gras colors are purple (representing justice), gold (power) and green (faith). Amazon has many options for decorations and accessories, from dramatic eye masks to stylish beads. Here are ...

The trio of shades came to symbolize the festivities and were later given meanings: purple for justice ... the wearing of masks on any other day, and on Mardi Gras masks must be removed by ...

For party animals, few holidays match the joy (and mayhem) of Mardi Gras. If you count yourself among them, you know that the ...

Purple stands for justice. Green represents faith. And gold is for power. Besides the famous beads, Mardi Gras—February 13 this year—is best known for the colorful masks that revelers wear.

The Kids Zone on Recreation Pier has stations for kids to decorate a mask and get their face painted ... bathes the night sky in vibrant purple, green, and gold. Until next year, let the good times ...

Coinciding with the parades will be live music, beads, and food specials at local restaurants—such as Lola’s, where you can pair jambalaya with a “purple haze” martini ... who’ll fashion you a Mardi ...