To hide your identity. In the old days mask were worn by politicians and other respected people so they could get drunk and party with whoever they wanted too without being scrutinized.
Members of the secret societies known as Krewes (the ones throwing things from their floats) are sometimes required to wear masks to conceal their identities from the general public.
Parade-goers...
You can find Mardi Gras masks at many arts and crafts stores. You can also check at any party supply or costume store as they should carry the masks as well.
they wear masks to make themselves look graet also if they cover there faces with masks no one will know who they are after wards so as no audience can ask fo aughto graphs.
Mardi Gras Masks.
1.The masks are often caricatures of individuals from traditional folklore, making fun of certain officials/royalty while celebrating others 2.Mardi Gras is a time of gluttony and...