Plush Appeal Mardi Gras New Orleans 10"Frog Plush Stuffed Animal Shiny Gold/Red. This item is a Mardi Gras New Orleans 10-inch frog plush stuffed anim

Plush Appeal Mardi Gras New Orleans 10"Frog Plush Stuffed Animal Shiny Gold/Red. This item is a Mardi Gras New Orleans 10-inch frog plush stuffed animal featuring a metallic gold and red color scheme. The frog has a fishnet or scale-like pattern across its body and is designed for the festive occasion. These plush frogs are often considered collectibles and are suitable for display or play. This specific 10-inch metallic gold and red frog plush is manufactured by Plush Appeal, a well-known family-owned brand based in New Orleans. Plush Appeal (officially known as Plush Appeal – The Mardi Gras Spot) is a family-owned business established in 1989 by Daryl Fletchinger. It is recognized as the world's largest Mardi Gras supply store. Amusement Roots: The company originally started in 1989 as a bulk stuffed toy supplier for the amusement park and arcade industry. They pioneered the concept of "assorted plush bags" for game prizes. Parade Shift: They quickly shifted focus to supply Carnival Krewes, scaling up to design and manufacture over 10,000 custom products specifically tailored as Mardi Gras parade "throws." Mardi Gras (French for "Fat Tuesday") is a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on the day before Ash Wednesday, serving as the final day of indulgence before the 40-day fasting period of Christian Lent. Parades & Krewes: Celebrations feature massive, elaborate street parades organized by social clubs called krewes. Riders on motorized floats toss "throws" into the crowds, most famously plastic bead necklaces, doubloons, and toys. While celebrated globally in Catholic regions—most notably as Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and Venice, Italy—the absolute epicenter of Mardi Gras in the United States is New Orleans, Louisiana, alongside deep-rooted traditions in Mobile, Alabama.