125 Mardi Gras Quotes and Sayings

It’s time to break out the beignets and the bourbon—Mardi Gras is almost here! We’ve rounded up the sassiest and quirkiest Mardi Gras quotes and sayings to help you get your outfit game on point. Whether you’re sippin’ on Sazeracs or snaggin’ beads from parade floats, we’ve got the perfect phrases to bring that festive flair to your custom t-shirts, tanks, hats, and more. Your krewe will look amazing in your custom gear!

Quotes About Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Sayings

Mardi Gras Sayings in French

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Quotes About Mardi Gras

“It’s in our soul to have Mardi Gras.” – Arthur Hardy
“Mardi Gras is the love of life. It is the harmonic convergence of our food, our music, our creativity, our eccentricity, our neighborhoods, and our joy of living all at once.” – Chris Rose.
“It’s a great party, and anyone who doesn’t enjoy Mardi Gras is not of this world.” – Franklin Alvarado
“Mardi Gras is a state of mind.” – Ed Muniz
“Mardi Gras is not just a party. It’s a way of life.” – Unknown
“An American has not seen the United States until he has seen Mardi Gras in New Orleans.” – Mark Twain
“There is no place like New Orleans.” – Harry Connick, Jr.
“If you love New Orleans, she’ll love you back.” – Drew Brees
“The great thing about Mardi Gras is that it gives us an excuse to eat everything we want before we give it up for Lent.” – Unknown
“New Orleans is unlike any city in America. Its cultural diversity is woven into the food, the music, the architecture—even the cultural institutions. It’s a sensory experience on all levels, and there’s a story lurking around every corner.” – Ruta Sepetys
“Fighting a Mardi-Gras-in-New-Orleans crowd for eight blocks from Trahan’s Tavern on St. Peter to Bourbon O on Bourbon was like a man being willing to swim the Nile, climb Mt. Everest, and cross the Sahara for true love.” – Erin Nicholas
“If there was no New Orleans, America would just be a bunch of free people dying of boredom.” – Judy Deck
“There was a change in the air. It was Mardi Gras in New Orleans after all.” – Penelope Douglas
“I have a love/hate relationship with the city of New Orleans, which is the strongest kind of relationship.” – Nicolas Cage
“Mardi Gras is like New Year’s Eve on steroids.” – Unknown
“In America, there might be better gastronomic destinations than New Orleans, but there is no place more uniquely wonderful.” – Anthony Bourdain
“There are a lot of places I like, but I like New Orleans better.” – Bob Dylan
“C’mon take me to the Mardi Gras, where the people sing and play.” – Paul Simon
“New Orleans is like the bad-kid island in Pinocchio.” – Jonah Hill
“Mardi Gras is the quintessential New Orleans holiday. It’s a time when New Orleanians embrace big fun and live life to the hilt. It’s a time to greet neighbors, share with friends, and create new memories.” – Arthur Hardy
“Mardi Gras is the last opportunity for our collective debauchery on a massive scale before Lent.” – Asa George
“Mardi Gras is the only time when you can do anything you want to do and get away with it.” – Unknown
“It’s a little bit of a different mentality with Mardi Gras. You go hard or you go home.” – Ed Reed
“Mardi Gras is a season, a feeling, a state of mind.” – Kenny Burrell
“Mardi Gras is a celebration of life, an exuberant embrace of the present moment.” – Unknown

Mardi Gras Sayings

Throw me something, mister!
I wanna be loved Bayou
Fat Tuesday: I’ve been training for this
On Tuesdays, we wear beads
It’s good to be king
Everywhere else, it’s just Tuesday
Parade your spirit
Eat, drink, and be merry!
Mardi Gras vibes only
Dress for excess
I’ve got a need for beads
No outfit is complete without glitter
My favorite color is glitter
Mardi Gras state of mind
Lookin’ snazzy, feeling jazzy
We don’t hide crazy—we parade it down the street
If you are what you eat, then call me shrimp!
Po’ boys > boys
Carnival time is here!
Glitz, glam, and gumbo
I’ve got the krewe de Gras
Mardi animal
Ready to Mardi my Gras off
Red beans, rice, and everything nice
I gave up Lent for Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras Sayings in French

1. Laissez les bons temps rouler !

English translation: Let the good times roll!

2. Joie de vivre.

English translation: Joy of living

3. Vive la fête !

English translation: Long live the party!

4. Joyeux Carnaval !

English translation: Happy Carnival!

5. Masque-toi et amuse-toi !

English translation: Mask yourself and have fun!

6. Que la fête commence !

English translation: Let the celebration begin!

7. Attrapez-moi un collier !

English translation: Catch me a necklace!

8. Le soir de Mardi Gras, il faut danser sur les fumiers pour avoir des navets.

English translation: On Mardi Gras night, you must dance on the manure to get turnips.

9. Mardi Gras sous la pluie, l’hiver s’enfuit.

English translation: Mardi Gras in the rain, winter is running away.

10. Quand Mardi Gras est là alors enlevez vos balances et faites vos crêpres.

English translation: When Mardi Gras is here, take out your scales and make your pancakes.

11. Joyeux Mardi Gras !

English translation: Happy Mardi Gras!

12. Danse comme si personne ne te regardait.

English translation: Dance like no one is watching.

13. Mange, bois, et sois joyeux !

English translation: Eat, drink, and be merry!

14. C’est la saison de la folie !

English translation: It’s the season of madness!

15. Jetez-moi quelque chose, monsieur !

English translation: Throw me something, mister!

16. Attrape autant de trésors que tu peux !

English translation: Catch as many treasures as you can!

17. Lève ton verre à Mardi Gras !

English translation: Raise your glass to Mardi Gras!

18. La magie de Mardi Gras opère.

English translation: The magic of Mardi Gras is at work.

19. C’est le temps des festivités !

English translation: It’s time for festivities!

20. C’est l’heure du défilé !

English translation: It’s parade time!

21. C’est le carnaval de tous les rêves.

English translation: It’s the carnival of all dreams.

22. Chaque masque a son histoire.

English translation: Every mask has its own story.

23. Faisons la fête toute la nuit !

English translation: Let’s party all night!

24. Lundi Gras

English translation: Fat Monday

25. Fais do-do

English translation: to go to sleep

While the English translation may sound straight forward, this phrase actually refers to a Cajun party that adults typically have after their children have been put to bed.