Party Universe: Keeping the fun going long after Carnival season

Eno Lirette
February 12, 2007
Broadcasters enjoy a boon market in Tri-parishes
February 14, 2007
Eno Lirette
February 12, 2007
Broadcasters enjoy a boon market in Tri-parishes
February 14, 2007

Party Universe, located at 1539 Martin Luther King Blvd. in Houma, has been supplying the nuts and bolts of the areas festivities for over five years.


Deep into the Mardi Gras season, Party Universe employees are selling all kinds of Carnival accessories to area customers.


“We buy in bulk, and have customers coming to see us from as far away as Cutoff. We think what sets us apart from other party supply business in the area is our large variety of merchandise. We stock a ton of children’s merchandise and wedding party supplies. A lot of party supply businesses stock beads. We try to offer everything you need to make your party special,” said General Manager Tori Hebb.

Mardi Gras is a hectic time of year, but pales in comparison to other seasons, according to Hebb.


“You ain’t seen nothin’ ‘till you’ve seen Halloween.” Hebb said that Halloween preparations at Party Universe begin in May.


But Mardi Gras is a really important time of year for the employees and staff at Party Universe. They strive to keep local krewes stocked with beaks and throws, so the store’s shelves are lined with purple, gold and green goods.

So what do they do in the “aftermath” of Mardi Gras at Party Universe? “We start gettin’ ready for St. Patricks Day!” said Party Universe employee Rholinda Theriot.


Hebb says one of the things that distinguish Party Universe from other party Supply stores is “the focus on the next holiday approaching on the calendar.”


According to the manager, “We do compete with party supply stores in New Orleans. Our customers sometimes go down there to compare prices. But they always come back.”

Party Universe sells everything from pi“atas to beads, Mardi Gras masks to party favors and they always stock items geared for the next celebration.


Party Universe employees are all Tri-parish area residents and really understand local celebrations and their traditions.

“My 91-year-old mother in law rode in the parade Saturday,” Hebb said. “She had a bit of a hard time getting’ off the float. But she loved it. She loves throwin’. And you what she threw? Beads from Party Universe!”

Party Universe!”

Party Universe

Address: 1539 Martin

Luther King Blvd.

Houma

Phone: (985) 851-3444

Staff: 8 employees

Services: Party Universe specializes in party supplies. They also prepare wedding invitations, balloons, and carry seasonal items. During the Carnival season, Party Universe sells a variety of Mardi Gras beads, throws and holiday decorations.

Staff Photo by RAY SNIDER • Tri-Parish Times * Conveniently located on Martin Luther King Boulevard in west Houma, the Party Universe has been providing local shoppers with a full array of party goods for all occasions for five years. As the Mardi Gras season approaches its peak, plans for St. Patrick’s Day are already under way.