Wearing costumes is a traditions for Mardi Gras. They are worn anytime. People also wear masks on Mardi Gras. Masks are worn during the parade and sometimes during the Mardi Gras ball.
The practice of wearing masks dates back to the 18th Century. People wear masks as they allow them to act in ways they do not normally do and enjoy the festivities.
masquerade masks
Mardi Gras Outlet is an online store that sells masks and other goods in bulk. Try to place your order months before Mardi Gras, as February and March are typically busy.
to scare the snot out of people
a mardi gra defenition for gold is a color that they put on their masks and costumes
Members of the secret societies known as Krewes (the ones throwing things from their floats) are sometimes required to wear masks to conceal their identities from the general public. Parade-goers wear masks and costumes on Mardi Gras Day to be festively fashionable.
In costume. (Colorful make-up, different themes, Mardi Gras masks, etc.)
why did these pysicians resort to wearing bird like masks?
That would be a good idea for decorating at Mardi Gras. You could put masks on the tree and beads.
Italy in the1300s
The history behind the Mardi Gras beads is that the tradition started when necklaces were thrown instead of medallions to the public. The colors that are most common are green, purple and gold. They are supposed to be 'royal' colors. The green represents faith, the gold represents power, and the purple represents justice. The idea was to toss beads in the color that represented the person at whom you were aiming.