New Orleans' Chef John Best Helps Zatarain's Throw World's Largest Mardi Gras Party

In an effort to assemble the world’s largest Mardi Gras celebration, Zatarain’s is hosting more than 1,000 organized house parties from coast to coast this Fat Tuesday, February 16. Zatarain’s, the brand serving up New Orleans-Style food for more than 120 years, wants to help America embrace the fun and excitement of Mardi Gras, no matter where in the country you are – from Jackson Square to Jackson, Wyoming.

While the French Quarter may be most commonly associated with Mardi Gras revelry, the majority of the traditional New Orleans celebrating actually takes place in people’s homes with friends, family and – of course – food. Centered around New Orleans essentials like jambalaya and red beans and rice, food has the place of honor at any Mardi Gras celebration. This year, in collaboration with HouseParty, Zatarain’s is spreading the merriment beyond the Big Easy by hosting parties in more than 1,000 homes across the country. 

By attempting to hold the world’s largest Fat Tuesday celebration, Zatarain’s hopes to show that the Mardi Gras spirit lives everywhere through flavorful food and colorful traditions. Currently, world records are held for the largest tea party, karaoke party and virtual Halloween party, but nothing yet has been set for a Mardi Gras celebration.

Celebrating New Orleans Style

Party hosts will enjoy feasting on flavorful Zatarain’s dishes while sharing their fun and festivities with other hosts across the U.S. through pictures and videos. Those not signed up to be “official” hosts can still join in the revelry by throwing an authentic New Orleans party, with a little help from Zatarain’s.

Hosting A Fat Tuesday Fete

Traditional Fat Tuesday celebrations include toe-tapping jazz music, spectacular masks and authentic New Orleans-Style cuisine, like jambalaya, gumbo and red beans and rice. No celebration would be complete without beads in the traditional Mardi Gras colors, representing justice (purple), faith (green) and power (gold). And, each party usually includes the traditional King Cake, a delicious dessert that is baked with a surprise trinket, such as a little plastic baby, inside. Whoever finds the trinket is crowned king or queen of the party and expected to host next year’s festivities.

This Fat Tuesday, help Zatarain’s throw the world’s largest Mardi Gras celebration by planning your own bash. You can also visit Zatarian's for essential recipes, tips, crafts and entertaining ideas, become a Zatarain’s fan on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Let the good times roll.

 

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