Tulane Unveils Mardi Gras-Inspired “King of Mardi Gras” Uniform
Tulane is bringing the spirit of New Orleans to the football field with its latest Mardi Gras-inspired uniform, delivering one of the most detailed designs in the program’s history.
Dubbed the “King of Mardi Gras,” the uniform embraces the city’s iconic purple, green and gold color palette while incorporating a collection of details inspired by Mardi Gras traditions and Tulane football history.
The centerpiece of the uniform is a vibrant green jersey featuring purple, green and gold triple-drop-shadow numberson the front, back and shoulders. The nameplate continues the Mardi Gras theme, with beads hanging from the first and last letters of each player’s name.
The jersey also introduces the Jester Angry Wave to the collar and pants for the first time. The collar features an argyle pattern inspired by Tulane jerseys from the early 2000s, while the same pattern extends down the side of the pants in alternating purple, green and gold.
The argyle design takes another step forward with an alternating pattern that features one solid diamond followed by a diamond outlined with Mardi Gras beads.
But the helmet might be the biggest statement of the entire uniform.
For the first time, the Jester Angry Wave appears on a Tulane football helmet, with the design hand-painted by Armando Villarreal. The helmet uses a Kelly green base and features the Angry Wave prominently on both sides in the style of a classic Mardi Gras float.
Mardi Gras details continue throughout the helmet, including beads scattered across the design, an argyle stripe running through the middle, and a rear bumper reading “UPTOWN”, a nod to the historic Uptown parade route.
Even the helmet warning sticker gets a Mardi Gras makeover, taking the shape of a traditional Mardi Gras float title sign.
The complete look ties Tulane football directly to the culture of New Orleans, blending the program's history with the colors, characters and traditions that make Mardi Gras unique.
Tulane is bringing plenty of personality to the field with a uniform that feels unmistakably New Orleans and unmistakably Tulane.
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