Mardi Gras Flag Bunting
Independence Bunting & Flag offers Mardi Gras bunting fans, also known as Mardi Gras Pleated Fans in Green, Yellow & Purple. Each flag bunting comes in an industry best 100% Nylon material that is fully stitched, not printed. These are great for hanging both indoors and outdoors. Our SolarMax nylon fabric, also used in our high-quality outdoor American Flags, is resistant to UV fading and color bleeding, staying vibrant even with repeated outdoor exposure.
Each Mardi Gras bunting fan has 3 grommets for easy hanging, and quickly folds back into its original pleats for storage, without the wrinkles. They are ideal for decorating your home, office, business, or anywhere else your imagination allows!
All of our Mardi Gras Decorations are Made in America. Made from the highest quality material and superb workmanship; their colors will not run! They are easy to fold and store for the next time.
Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday" in English, is the last day of the Carnival season as it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Mardi Gras dates back thousands of years to pagan spring and fertility rites. Many historians believe that the first American Mardi Gras took place on March 3, 1699, when the French explorers Iberville and Bienville landed in what is now Louisiana. They held a small celebration and dubbed the spot Point du Mardi Gras.
In the decades that followed, New Orleans and other French settlements began marking the holiday with street parties, masked balls and lavish dinners. When the Spanish took control of New Orleans, however, they abolished these rowdy rituals, and the bans remained in force until Louisiana became a U.S. state in 1812.
On Mardi Gras in 1827, a group of students donned colorful costumes and danced through the streets of New Orleans, emulating the revelry they had observed while visiting Paris. Ten years later, the first recorded New Orleans Mardi Gras parade took place, a tradition that continues to this day.
Louisiana is the only state in which Mardi Gras is a legal holiday. However, elaborate carnival festivities draw crowds in other parts of the United States during the Mardi Gras season as well.
Care for Your Flags & Buntings - Handle Your Decor With Pride
When the holidays are over and the celebrations have been committed to memory, it might be time to care for your patriotic decorations.
Here are some pointers for cleaning & storing nylon and poly/cotton blend pleated full fans, pulldowns and bunting.
To clean your flag or bunting:
Hand-wash it in cold water with a mild, bleach-free detergent, then hang it to air-dry completely.
Preparation
- Remove loose debris. Gently shake the bunting to get rid of any loose dirt, dust, or cobwebs. For more stubborn grime, use a soft brush.
- Inspect for stains. If you notice any spots or stains, pretreat them by gently rubbing a small amount of mild detergent into the area. For tough stains, a mixture of cold water and oxygen-based bleach (for colorfast fabric) can be used, but always test it on an inconspicuous area first. For spot cleaning small stains, try using a Tide Pen or similar, they usually work great.
Hand-washing method
For maximum safety and to prevent colors from bleeding, hand-washing is the best option.
- Fill a tub or bucket with lukewarm or cold water and add a gentle, color-safe laundry detergent. Avoid any products with bleach.
- Submerge the bunting and gently swish it around in the soapy water. Avoid scrubbing too harshly, which can damage the fabric.
- Soak for up to 30 minutes for heavily soiled bunting.
- Rinse thoroughly by draining the soapy water and refilling the tub with clean, cold water. Repeat this process until all soap is gone and the water runs clear.
- Press out excess water. Gently press the water out of the fabric. Do not wring or twist the bunting, as this can damage the material and pleats.
Drying
- Air-dry only. Hang the bunting in a shaded area or indoors to air-dry. Direct sunlight can cause colors to fade.
- Avoid the dryer. High heat from a clothes dryer can shrink or damage the fabric and is not recommended.
- Iron if necessary. If you need to restore crispness to the pleats, use an iron on its lowest steam setting, taking care not to burn the fabric.
Storage
Once completely dry, fold the bunting neatly along its original pleats and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. You can place it in a breathable storage bag or a pillowcase.