Mardi Gras jesters, jokers and harlequins

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Symbolism of Harlequins in the royal court

The jester is a symbol of the Mardi Gras celebration in New Orleans. The symbolism of the joker in this celebration came from the traditional "cake parties" where the honorary King and Queen are selected by picking a slice of cake with a bean or berry baked inside.

It follows naturally that a King and Queen would use the services of a jester -- and they'll need it, for the people who choose the regal slice of cake this year get to host the party next year.

Countdown to Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras: February 12, 2013

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The first parades begin on February 5 and keep on going for 16 days.

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Mardi Gras jesters

New Orleans carnival season and parade

Traditional Mardi Gras Jester Float postcard


Traditional Mardi Gras Jester Float postcard by mardigrasunmasked

This is the Rex Jester Float in the parade on Mardi Gras Day as it rolls down Canal Street in New Orleans.

Mardi Gras Jester Hat Party Invitation Card card
Mardi Gras Jester Hat Party Invitation Card by FalconsEye
This card comes with matching Jester's Hat Postage and Custom Envelope


Mardi Gras Jester ornament ornament


Mardi Gras Jester ornament by FatTuesday

fattuesday's Store at Zazzle is loaded with hundreds of excellent Mardi Gras souvenirs tee-shirts, hats and ornaments with high quality graphics.

If you like the fleur-de-lis (another symbol of New Orleans), find beautiful designs for the "flower of the lily" from fleurishes's Store at Zazzle.

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Mardi Gras and Halloween costumes

Diamond Jester Adult CostumeDiamond Jester Adult Costume

She's one hot harlequin who's flirty and funny with a dash of sin. This crazy clown's costume includes a half dazzling checkered diamond print of the harlequin, half black jester bodysuit with spade cut-out collar, matching hat and a mischievous leather mask with silver studs across the top.



King of Hearts Elite Collection Adult CostumeKing of Hearts Elite Collection Adult Costume

Great to wear for Halloween, Mardi Gras or Valentine's Day, the King of Hearts costume includes a fur-trimmed red velvet coat with black & white checkered accents, sleeveless blue & black tunic, shoulder sash with red hearts, deluxe red velvet crown with fur trim and gold accents, and a royal medallion necklace. Pair it with your
Queen of Hearts
for an amazing couples costume.


See dozen more designs for harlequins, jokers, jesters, King, Queen and court suitors from the largest costume store on the planet.
Pug Dog Jester Clown card

The Pug Dog Jester Clown is available on t-shirts, stickers, cards and 20 other products at ShutterPug. Original, copyrighted photograph by Candi Foltz.



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Mardi Gras shirts

Mardi Gras Jester shirt

Mardi Gras Jester by kbilltv

Artist comment: Jester drawing with ornate hat, blue skin with red cheeks, and, "Mardi Gras New Orleans in 60's style lettering. T-shirts, sweatshirts, cards, gifts.


Mardi Gras Jester Girl shirt
Mardi Gras Jester Girl by opheliasart From the artist: A female jester with a fleur-de-lis shaped hat in the traditional Mardi Gras colors of purple green and gold holds up a glass to toast you.

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Fete Des Fous Two shirt
Fete Des Fous Two by figstreetstudio

From the Fig Street Art Studio, this image comes on tee-shirts and postcards.

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Mardi Gras t-shirt shirt
Mardi Gras t-shirt by holiday_tshirts

From the artist:Celebrate Mardi Gras with our fun & colorful Mardi Gras t-shirts & Mardi Gras buttons, and party New Orleans style!

Make your own custom tee shirts at zazzle.com

Mardi Gras Masked Dog shirt

Mardi Gras Masked Dog T-Shirt by figstreetstudio

"Masked dog for the dog parade in the Quarter at Mardi Gras."


Mardi Gras Punch and Judy shirt

Mardi Gras Punch and Judy t shirt by figstreetstudio.
This design also appears on greeting cards.

View more Mardi T-Shirts at Zazzle.

Swap joker cards

Single jokers for sale online

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Mardi Gras stickers

For notebooks, laptops and skateboards

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New collection of popular t-shirts

Joker cards

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"Throw us a favor!"

Doubloons, beads, anything...

  • JoyfulReviewer Feb 21, 2012 @ 11:03 pm | delete
    That pug dog jester clown photo is absolutely adorable.
  • dotpattern Feb 22, 2012 @ 10:08 am | delete
    That puppy looks good in hat and ruffled collar.
  • SereneSea Feb 21, 2012 @ 10:28 am | delete
    Tossing you a hearty Squid-Like, beautiful and artistic designs of Mardi Gras.
  • dotpattern Feb 22, 2012 @ 10:05 am | delete
    Thank you. There were beads and doubloons at the party last night and I saved some for you and all your beautiful lenses about Mardi Gras. Bonne chance!
  • WriterJanis Jan 18, 2012 @ 3:33 am | delete
    Tossing you Mardi Gras beads!

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Mardi Gras masks 

12 Feather Mardi Gras Masks Costume Party Masquarade

Amazon Price: $12.63 (as of 06/03/2012)Buy Now

Have a celebration of your own or go to the parades in New Orleans with the perfect mask that can be reused for other occasions.

Mardi Gras costumes 

Huge selection of royal robes