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DIY Mardi Gras Masks

2023-02-17 13:00:00 2023-02-17 14:00:00 America/New_York DIY Mardi Gras Masks Join us in Ives Squared to decorate your own mask, just in time for Fat Tuesday! All ages are welcome! Ives Main Library -

Friday, February 17
1:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-17 13:00:00 2023-02-17 14:00:00 America/New_York DIY Mardi Gras Masks Join us in Ives Squared to decorate your own mask, just in time for Fat Tuesday! All ages are welcome! Ives Main Library -

Join us in Ives Squared to decorate your own mask, just in time for Fat Tuesday! All ages are welcome!

The first Mardi Gras parade was held in New Orleans on Feb. 24, 1857, by the Krewe of Comus. They began the tradition of presenting a parade with floats and following it with a ball for the krewe and their guests.

In the beginning, masks worn during Mardi Gras allowed wearers to escape society and class constraints. When wearing a mask, carnival goers were free to be whomever they wanted to be and mingle with whatever class they desired to mingle with.

Today, everyone wears masks during Mardi Gras. In fact, float riders are required to wear masks by law. On Fat Tuesday, everyone is free to wear masks, adding to the excitement and magic of celebrations throughout the city.

-https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/

Ives Main Library

Phone: 203-946-8130

Hours
We're closed Friday March 29
We're closed Saturday March 30
Mon, Mar 25 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 26 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 27 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 28 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 29 Closed
Sat, Mar 30 Closed
Sun, Mar 31 Closed

About the branch

The Ives Main Library, designed by renowned architect, Cass Gilbert in 1911, is a cornerstone of the historic New Haven Green. The facility is a community treasure and features unique design details, including several WPA-era murals. Ives is open 54 hours a week, Monday-Saturday, and houses major public service departments for children and teens as well as adult reference, a computer tech center and Ives Squared, a newly renovated space for innovation and entrepreneurship.

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