Louisiana Mardi Gras: Funny and Clever Signs that Get the Best Throws

If you want to grab the attention of someone riding a Mardi Gras float to get the best beads, plush animals, and other assorted trinkets thrown to you, then you need to have a sign with a clever saying to catch the truly fantastic stuff.

Plenty of float riders are stocked up on huge beads, stuffed animals, huge inflatable balls, and rubber ducks, but with a clever way to get their attention, you are just one of thousands begging for their best throws.

You must stand out in the crowd. You must ensure that people high up on those floats make eye contact with you.

Have A Sign That Announces It Is Your Birthday

Whether you wear a beautiful sash like this one or make a sign declaring, "It's My Birthday," this idea will guarantee that you attract attention.

As one listener tells us all the time, "Just lie!" Every time we hear this person who loves Mardi Gras tell us this, we laugh out loud.

His philosophy is that you have to get their attention somehow, so the more crazy and creative your idea is, the more it will attract the attention of the people riding on these floats. It's fun for you and the float riders!

Hold Up A Sign Or Flag Indicating You're From Another Country

Each year, in the crowd, you will see dozens of people holding up signs declaring they have come from far away to celebrate Mardi Gras.

Most signs are held up by legitimate tourists watching and enjoying our parades. They get pelted with the most beautiful beads and incredible non-bead throws, like stuffed animals and doubloons.

Why not carry a sign or a flag so the float riders think you are from France? Okay, maybe it's a little deceptive, but hey, it's Mardi Gras. Aren't we supposed to cut up and do things we normally wouldn't do?

Make A Sign About Letting the Shenanigans Begin

If you want to catch some attention, a sign with Let the Shenanigans Begin speaks to any float rider.

Mardi Gras is full of fun shenanigans! Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines shenanigans as "high-spirited or mischievous activity."

That definition is the essence of Mardi Gras. In Louisiana, we celebrate Mardi Gras by having a blast with our family. A sign like that one will get you some great shows!

Having A Funny Sign Will Mean You Get Great Throws

The phrase would be perfect for a sign you can hold up at Mardi Gras. The funnier the sign, the more entertained the float riders are.

When you can make someone on a float laugh, they will pelt you with the good beads and other top-shelf throws.

Make A Sign That Refers To Drinking

One of the most amazing things about any parade is the amount of alcohol consumed by those riding floats and paradegoers on the sides of the streets.

Drinking is just a part of Mardi Gras. If you find a clever way to make a sign that refers to wild abandon when it comes to drinking, this will resonate with those people riding floats.

Just hold up a funny signing referring to drinking, and you are guaranteed to get tons of stuff thrown your way!

Make A Sign With an Unexpected Phrase

Why not make a sign that is sure to catch attention?

If you make the sign above, guaranteed float riders will laugh. They are most likely going to pelt you tons of beads and stuffed animals.

No one is going to expect to see a crazy sign like this!

Make A Sign With A Clever Saying That Will Make Float Riders Laugh

You know that most people attending Mardi Gras parades, including those riding on the floats, are having a beverage or two or ten.

Whether drinking is the focus of your sign or it's just a clever saying, it's all about getting the attention of the people riding the floats.

When you take the time to make a sign that makes a float rider laugh, you show float riders you appreciate them, and they will reciprocate by throwing tons of stuff at you.

Make A Sign That Everyone Will Love

This is the perfect phrase for a sign to hold up at Mardi Gras!

Listen, this sign will undoubtedly get the attention of float riders! No matter who holds up a sign like this, that person will get plenty of attention.

Are you ready for tons of throws flying through the air towards you? Make sure you make this sign.

If you have any other ideas for signs that have worked for you, please share them with us!