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Party Checklist
The Mardi Gras Party Check List has things to do 3-4 weeks in advance, a few day prior, the day prior and the day of the party. This handy checklist can help you to be organized and avoid forgetting any party details. Using our party checklist is a nice and organized way of setting up your Mardi Gras party.


3-4 weeks before Mardi Gras:
	Select theme. View some of the Mardi Gras menu themes for ideas.
	Create guest list.
	Send invitations. Purchase Mardi Gras invitations here.
	Date of party:____________________
	Time (starting, ending):_____________________
	Place:__________________________
	Plan and select decorations. Purchase Mardi Gras decorations here.
	Begin collecting materials and creating props.
	Prepare menu and grocery list.
	Select and hire caterer/serving help (if needed).

A few days before the party:
	Call any guests who have not responded.
	Buy groceries and beverages.
	Prepare and freeze/refrigerate food items that can be made in advance.
	Make party costume or select outfit.

One day before the party:
	Clean house, party room facility, or office party site.
	Set up and arrange party room
	Thaw frozen party foods.
	Get out serving pieces.
	Coordinate last-minute arrangements with caterer, servers.

The day of the party:
	Decorate party room.
	Prepare and arrange remaining food.
	Coordinate set-up, service, cleanup with hired helpers.
	Mentally "travel through" party
	Dress in party outfit.
	Await arrival of first guest.

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