F
ebruary is the month of love, but it’s also the time
for Mardi Gras. French settlers founded the city of
Mobile, Alabama, in 1702, and celebrated the first
Fat Tuesday.
Just a few hours down the road, LaGrange is no stranger
to the festivities.
From the Behind the Mask ball to The Krewe of Mask
Mardi Gras parade, LaGrange knows how to Laissez les
bons temps rouler, or “Let the good times roll.”
These events come with beaded necklaces, doubloon
throws, parades, king cakes, traditional masks, and of
course, beaded and extravagant Mardi Gras ball gowns.
Located in the center of downtown, An Affair to Re-
member has dressed almost every Behind the Mask queen.
“True Mardi Gras from down in New Orleans and Mo-
bile, we see traditional long gowns to the floor,” said Own-
er Amy Warren. “People are following that, but are still
getting used to the side of having a ball here in LaGrange.
We have definitely dressed a lot of queens in the past, and
that’s a huge honor.”
Behind the Mask is the LaGrange community’s primary
fundraiser benefiting Twin Cedars Youth and Family Ser-
vices. This year’s event featured live music by Atlanta Funk
Society and a New Orleans-style dinner by Mare Sol.
“It’s a really big party for our community and for a really
good cause,” Warren said. “And our Mardi Gras parade
is great. For little LaGrange, we have a great Mardi Gras
parade.”
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10 • LAGRANGE LIVING | FEB. 2020/MARCH 2020
Yellow is a staple color of Mardi Gras and can easily be paired with green or
purple accessory’s. Additionally, a sequin dress will never go out of style for
dresses during Mardi Gras.
mostly bridal gowns, they still have a high stock of sparkly
gowns to fit any occasion; including, LaGrange’s very own
carnival season.
In 2020, we celebrate Mardi Gras from Feb. 24 to Feb.