Mardi Gras and masquerade masks have been linked for centuries — masking allowed revelers of every class to celebrate Fat Tuesday as equals, a tradition that carries directly into today's parades and parties.
What the colors mean
The traditional Mardi Gras palette — purple, green, and gold — each carries meaning: purple represents justice, green represents faith, and gold represents power. Masks in these colors, or combinations of them, are the most historically authentic choice for a traditional celebration.
Choosing your mask
For parade-going, a lightweight lace or feather mask holds up well over a long day. For a formal Mardi Gras ball, metal and laser-cut styles or rhinestone-accented masks bring more polish.
Hosting a Mardi Gras party
Set the tone with a mask station at the door, stick to the purple-green-gold palette in decor, and consider a King Cake as the centerpiece — tradition says whoever finds the hidden baby in their slice hosts next year's party.
Shop our full Mardi Gras Masks collection for styles in the traditional colors and beyond.
