Carnival and Mardi Gras Coloring Pages

Masks, music and an imaginary parade float bring a playful Carnival theme. These designs are general celebration activities; local Carnival and Mardi Gras traditions are not all the same.

When
Dates vary, usually February or March before Lent
Where
Regional celebrations in Europe and North America

4 printable pages

A symmetrical carnival mask with empty eye holes, rounded feathers and ribbon ties.

Carnival mask

A smiling sun on a wheeled parade float decorated with ribbons and stars.

Carnival parade float

Line drawing of a toy drum with a zigzag cord around the shell and two drumsticks crossed in front.

Toy drum

Triangular bunting decorated with stars above three tied balloons.

Star bunting and balloons

A holiday activity

Use the mask to explore symmetry: repeat the same colors on both sides or compare two different palettes. Add a drum or parade page for a group display. An adult should handle any cutting needed for decorations.

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