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Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Corporate Event

Are you at your wit’s end trying to plan a corporate theme party that will make everyone go WOW? One of our favorite themes for corporate parties is Mardi Gras. It’s an easy theme perfect for big event (they don’t call New Orleans the Big Easy for nothing, do they?)!

Imagine if you will, your guests celebrating in the streets of the French Quarter or Bourbon Street, with colorful masks and elegant costumes, with spicy Cajun cuisine wafting through the air with the beat of New Orleans jazz and of course sparkling beaded necklaces and coins everywhere.

Be sure to let your guests know to come dressed in their most elegant costumes and get-ups – with masks. If you plan on having a costume parade with prizes make sure to include it on the invitation. (This always brings out the creativity and competitive nature in all of us.) This is also a great fun way to allow everyone to show off their creative talents.

Because purple, green and gold are the traditional colors of Mardi Gras, make sure to display them throughout the party room(s).  Be sure to have plenty of beads, hats and masks for your guests to wear and trade.

Have some fun when arranging the party activities. “Make” the French Quarter the French Quarter with a Tattoo Parlor. There are companies that provide Henna and Airbrush tattoos, and will make a great addition to your party.

Consider setting up a photo-op area titled “The Big Cheezy” with lots of masks and balloons and of course everyone in their best Mardi Gras garb. Sure to be a hit.

If you have valet parking for your event, work with the valets to place a silver mask keychain on your guests’ keys. It will be a fun surprise for your guests that reminds them of the wonderful time they had at your event!

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Party Event: SimchaPalooza

This Sunday on November 14th will be SimchaPalooza the "Premier Party and Event Planning Expo" in Cleveland. We have been involved from the beginning and we're really excited for the event and want to let you know what to expect.

You have your date, you’ve fashioned a checklist of sorts, and now it’s time to start planning the big day. With lots to do and little or no time to do it all, you realize you need some help. Anxiety abounds as you wonder … Where should I have the event? Who has the best invitations? How do I pick my caterer? A photographer or videographer or both? And what about activities?

Wonder no more. Whether you’re taking the DIY route (trying to do everything yourself) or hiring someone else to do it, you’ll find the answers to these questions and more at SimchaPalooza on Sunday, Nov. 14 — all in one place, all at one time.

You’ll meet face-to-face with experienced vendors, see their products up close, and find out what’s new and different to make your event spectacular (and within your budget). In fact, many of our vendors are offering discounts and special packages so you’ll want to take advantage of this one-day-only sale.

You’re invited to capitalize on our exhibitors’ expertise, sample some of Cleveland’s best caterers, and try out some of the many interactive activities that are now available. You won’t be sorry. And you’ll get much further ahead in your planning than you ever could have imagined!

3rd Annual SimchaPalooza Party Planning Expo and 16th annual Bar/Bat Mitzvah Showcase

11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Cleveland Marriot East
Weddings – Bar/Bat Mitzvahs – Galas – Milestone celebrations – Corporate Events