4 Free Mardi Gras Coloring Pages
We love celebrating fun holidays in our homeschool, and Mardi Gras is no exception. I have to admit before we studied it I had no idea what it was for. But your kids are going to love learning about it with our free Mardi Gras coloring pages.
Ok, so Mardi Grass is connected to Easter, in fact, it takes place 47 days before Easter. So the date changes every year.
In 2023 however, Mardi Gras will take place on February 21st, 2023.
My mind blew up when I discovered Mardi Gras was another name for Shrove Tuesday, which in the UK is more lovingly known as Pancake Day. Another name used in America for this holiday is Fat Tuesday (as Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday!) I thought Mardi Gras was a festival, not a religious holiday! I’d been living in America for over 3 years before I realized! Doh!
The biggest celebration is in New Orleans and people wear purple, green and gold.
Carry on reading to download the free Mardi Gras coloring pages and for more fun activities you can do with the kids.
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Mardi Gras Coloring Pages
The kids are going to enjoy coloring in these Mardi Gras images.
Supplies Needed:
- cardstock (printer paper will also work)
- coloring pens, Crayola crayons, or coloring pencils
Instructions:
Print out the coloring pages below, it will print out on 4 full pages. Make sure to check the printer settings.
You can of course print this on normal printer paper, but with all of our crafts, they always look better on cardstock.
This free coloring set includes 4 pages:
Color in the Mardi Gras words along with some masks.
Dress up the children at the Mardi Gras festival along with their masks.
Kids at Mardi Gras.
Masks of Mardi Gras coloring pages.
Mardi Gras Activities
When you have finished with our free Mardi Gras coloring pages you might also enjoy these fun activities.
Learn everything you need to know about Mardi Gras from History.Com. The first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when French explorers Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville and Sieur de Bienville landed near present-day New Orleans, Louisiana. They held a small celebration and named their landing spot Point du Mardi Gras.
Why not treat the kids to a fun Mardi Gras escape room party? Or if you have time try our escape room puzzle ideas and create your own for free.
There are 14 printable games to enjoy with both adults and kids this Mardi Gras.
Get your friends and family round and have a Mardi Gras trivia night. It's a good job no one had invited me to go previously!!
Free Printable Mardi Gras Coloring Pages
Make sure you choose the correct paper size and click on the shrink to fit button. All of our printables work better when printed on cardstock (this is the one we use and love.)
Last Updated on 6 September 2022 by homeschoolof1