Under the backdrop of the haunted streets of New Orleans or Mobile,  Mardi Gras brings the excitement out of anyone. Something about the rich character of the environment just inspires a carefree attitude. There are many thrilling traditions that accompany this exciting season.

It is up for great debate as to whether or not the Pan-like tradition associated with the transfer of Mardi Gras beads is authentic. The merriment of the physical world was a priority for this ancient Greek deity. The celebrations associated with his followers were very much like the spring break parties of today. The locals outside of the French Quarter seem to find the holiday to be more about extravagant balls. From the appearance of the French Quarter tourist onslaught, however, that could never be identified. Vacationers toss their cares over the rails along with rich, colorful beads. Merriment is experienced by all.

Mardi Gras can be a great time. It is said that if it must be done, let it be done right. By right, I mean let it be done with grand style. If you’re going to fling beads to eager recipients, let them be jumbo beads. Your choice of bead says a lot about you as a person. The bead tradition is a very integral part of the party experience.

When planning your party approach for a thrilling descent into the French Quarter, it is crucial to make a very careful choice about how you will be expressing yourself. The distributor of beads is the provider of the fun. Big beads will result in big fun. Different sized beads will sit in unique ways. A string of very big ones will sit comfortably amongst smaller ones. The multiple size beads approach will result in a very personalized presentation. Big beads are critical for such a setup. Make the fans happy and throw em something to remember!