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1 Finally, if you want to go all out, wear a costume. 2  Traditional costumes for Mardi Gras parties include the court jester, the pirate, the French courtier or French royalty. 3  You should be able to easily find any of these costumes in your local costume shop.
In New Orleans, La., the traditions of Mardi Gras are the essence of the celebration. These traditions include specific foods, parades, costumes and the use of three colors. Mardi Gras colors. The colors of Mardi Gras are green, gold and purple. Since about the mid-1800s, private groups called âkrewesâ organize parades throughout New Orleans during the Mardi Gras celebrations. The official Mardi Gras colors were introduced by the Krewe of Rex, one of the oldest krewes. Krewe of Rex.