Mardi Gras Colors

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The Mardi Gras colors are purple, gold and green, and were chosen by the Rex Krewe in 1892. During that year the Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff of Russia was visiting and was chosen as the King of Mardi Gras. The theme for that year's parade was 'symbolism of colors' and as an honor he was allowed to choose the colors. It's also interesting to note these are the official colors of the house of Romanoff. The symbolism of the colors is as follows:

  • Purple: - Justice
  • Gold: - Power
  • Green: - Faith

When Louisiana State University (LSU) and Tulane university where shopping for school colors, local merchants were heavily stocked with the Mardi Gras colors of purple gold and green. LSU choose gold and purple while Tulane bought up the remaining green, their colors are green and blue.

Most beads will come in the Mardi Gras colors, and many of the costumes will prominently feature these colors as well. If you are having a formal party or dinner try to incorporate the mardi gras colors into your dinnerware, decorations, or candles.

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