Dazzling Mardi Gras Lights: Celebrate in Style

You don't have to be one of the million people traveling to New Orleans for the many Mardi Gras celebrations to embrace this annual holiday. Decorating the inside and outside of your home with lights is a perfect way to bring a piece of Mardi Gras to you, wherever you are. 

Mardi Gras lights are perfect for enhancing your festive endeavors. Maximum impact with minimal effort. Celebrate in style with unique light-up signs, motifs, and silhouettes. 

Purple, Green, and Gold 

When decorating for Mardi Gras, use purple, green, and gold. These colors represent Christian symbolism related to the holiday's meaning. This festive holiday occurs on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. 

Purple represents justice. Green represents faith. Gold symbolizes power. Share your spirit with custom designed lighting that showcases Mardi Gras.

Mardi Gras Symbols 

In addition to using Mardi Gras colors, you can also use the most common symbols to celebrate Mardi Gras. Classic bulbs or LED string lights are perfect for draping around or on your house. They symbolize the famous beads thrown and collected during the infamous Mardi Gras parades. 

Masks are another popular item. They symbolize transformation, allowing people to immerse themselves in the power of Mardi Gras. People can do things they wouldn't normally do when embracing the anonymity of wearing a mask. 

Another classic Mardi Gras and New Orleans symbol is the fleur de lis. It is a French symbol rooted deep in European culture, which is what helped shape the heritage and culture of New Orleans. It is also a symbol of purity. 

Finally, Mardi Gras is about celebrating with others. So don't be afraid to decorate with well wishes for others. It could be a simple "Happy Mardi Gras!" You can also celebrate like the locals with "Laissez les bon temps rouler," Cajun French for "let the good times roll."

Mardi Gras Outdoor Lights

One option when decorating for Mardi Gras is to keep things simple with classic string lights. However, instead of classic white or multi-color holiday lights, choose Mardi Gras themed lights.

Available in a combination of purple, green, and gold, creating the classic festive Mardi Gras look. For a minimalist look, choose lights that are a single color.  

Mardi Gras M5 LED String Lights

For the classic look you can't go wrong with Mardi Gras LED String lights. These purple, green, and gold mini lights are 23.5 feet long and have 70 evenly spaced bulbs. They feature all three colors alternating for a festive look. You can connect up to 43 strings for more than 1,000 feet of Mardi Gras illumination.

Thanks to their energy-efficient LED design, feel free to leave your lights on throughout the entire Mardi Gras season. 

Purple, Green, and Gold LED Rope Light

Mardi Gras rope lights are perfect for adding a decorative accent to your home or office. Hang them up for the entire season or use them to decorate for a party.  For installation, you can wrap them around a post or pole, use mounting clips to create an elaborate design, or use rope light mounting track for perfectly straight lines. 

You can easily wrap and bend the rope light around corners for a streamlined and professional-looking installation. The subtle close of the lights creates the perfect ambiance. Each string measures 33 feet in length. 

If multi-colored lights don't appeal to you, another option is to mount rope lights that are a solid color. They come in a rainbow of colors, but you may want to choose purple, green, and gold. Buy in bulk and save. With rolls of 148 feet, you will have plenty of rope light to work with.

Word Light Up Signs 

Wish everyone a Happy Mardi Gras with a light up sign. An LED neon rope light sign is perfect because it's a ready made decoration with all three colors: purple, green, and gold. The smooth neon rope light creates a consistent glow that looks amazing. 

The vibrant neon rope comes mounted on a durable acrylic backing. You don't need to assemble the sign, just hang it from the included chain and plug it in. This lighted motif is rated for indoor and outdoor use. 

Symbol Light Ups 

Take your home's Mardi Gras decorations to the next level with light-up decorations that include New Orleans and Mardi Gras symbols. These unique signs enhance your indoor or outdoor decorations by being instantly recognizable as celebrating Mardi Gras. 

LED Rope Mask Sign 

Embrace one of the most well-known symbols of Mardi Gras by hanging an LED Neon Mardi Gras Maska Motif featuring a purple and gold mask. Measuring 23.5 by 14 inches, it is the perfect size for hanging almost anywhere.

Mounted on an all-weather acrylic backing, this sign is safe for use indoors and outdoors. It comes with a hanging chain to make mounting it easier. No assembly is required, as the light comes plug-in ready with a 12-volt transformer. 

LED Fleur De Lis Lights

Whether you choose LED Rope lights or an LED neon lights, both will help you celebrate the French culture that runs deep through New Orleans. A golden yellow LED rope light fleur de lis lighted silhouette will shine bright when hung on a wall or in a window. This 24-inch sign is accented by purple lights, making it the perfect Mardi Gras motif. 

The powder-coated steel frame gives this lighted silhouette strength and durability. The hand-crafted rope light has LEDs spaced one inch apart to create consistent brightness. 

This LED neon fleur de lis rope light motif is another beautiful option that glows in bright purple. Measuring 15 by 12 inches, it is perfect for hanging in a window or above your bar. The all-weather clear acrylic backing provides rigid support and is the motif is rated for indoor use. 

Celebrate With Mardi Gras Light Ups

While you have many options when decorating, Mardi Gras light ups are perfect. They are an easy, impactful accent to your other decorations or they are unique enough to stand alone. Look for lighted decorations that embrace Mardi Gras by using purple, green, and gold or traditional Mardi Gras symbols. 

You can find all your Mardi Gras and any other holiday lighting decorations at Birddog Lighting. Our extensive inventory of lighting means there is something for everyone, from rope and string lights to signs and motifs. 

Make your home stand out with Mardi Gras light-up decorations.