The Biggest Festival in 2017: The Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras festivals are quite the colorful and very large affair. The carnival and outdoor concerts are huge and involve an array of artists lined up to perform at the parade. Mardi Gras celebrations are never complete without the feathers and the beads. Scheduled to take place at the end of February, this parade goes all out when it comes to decor. These celebrations can happen before, during or after the Epiphany celebrations and come to an end right before Ash Wednesday hence the name Shrove Tuesday.

Where to Go

To know the Mardi Gras schedule of the routes in New Orleans, subscribe to the calendar which shows the celebrations running from the 6th of January up until the last day on the 28th of February 2017. It also details the different Krewes in each route and has a little history on who they are and why they love to come out and celebrate with pomp and lots of colors. Looking for decorations to make this parade a memorable one? Why not go for an assortment of colorful feathers and stand out.

Wholesale feather suppliers

When sourcing for feathers for the parade, ideas are numerous. Natural feathers in all their assortment make these events quite memorable. Sourcing for feathers for festivals and celebrations is now a much easier task thanks to wholesale feather suppliers who are available online and really affordable.

A Feathery Affair

You can take your pick from pheasant feathers to natural peacock ones, turkey feathers or ostrich ones and even get a good deal on some goose quills.

Pheasant or Peacock Feathers?

They are available in a shade of a beautiful golden and brown combination which comes out quite exquisitely. Ornament your dress using a few of these and you will be sure to stand out at the parade. The brightly blue and green colored natural peacock feathers give your outfit that distinct look.

Ostrich Feathers And Hackle Ones Too

Ostrich feathers are huge in size and really soft in texture can be dyed and bleached to various shades. Some plumes can be long and can be trimmed to match your ideal shape. Some have thicker stems than others which can be used to decorate hats and costumes.

Why not try some hackle ones too? Their soft texture makes them ideal for accessorizing your hair with and making colorful extensions allowing you to bounce around the parade in style.

Affordable natural feathers are now at your fingertips courtesy of online wholesaling. You have a wide array to choose from, making the experience a fun and colorful one. Choose from natural peacock feathers to long, light ostrich plumes or choose to accessorize your hair with short, rounded hackle feathers instead, the options are not limited. Whether for crafts, decorations or making costumes, these brightly colored natural feathers come in very handy.