Mardi Gras Party Rentals East Providence RI: Three Budget Tiers Compared
Answer: An East Providence Mardi Gras party can run on about $275, about $690 or about $1,600 in rentals, depending on whether you host a dozen kids at home, a mixed crowd in a rented room, or a parish or club Fat Tuesday supper. Each tier below lists the exact AJT Bounce items, their posted one-day rates and the math. AJT Bounce delivers every piece to East Providence and Riverside homes and halls. For a quote on your tier, phone (508) 203-5946.
Quick links: East Providence service page · Carnival Craze game · pretzel warmer · phone AJT
Fat Tuesday falls on Tuesday, February 9, 2027, and Ash Wednesday follows on February 10. Carnival season opens January 6, so king cake weekends fill most of January. For East Providence families, the Saturday and Sunday before Fat Tuesday, February 6 and 7, are the easiest party days.
Side by side: what each tier buys
| Tier | Best for | Guests planned | Rental total |
|---|
| 1. Living room parade | A home party for young kids | 12 kids, parents stand | $275 |
| 2. Rented room carnival | A family party in a hall or club room | 20 kids, 18 seated adults | $690 |
| 3. Fat Tuesday supper | A parish, school group or club night | 40 kids, 60 seated adults | $1,600 |
Every dollar figure is a one-day rate posted on ajtbounce.com product pages on November 10, 2026. Delivery, treat supplies and tax are not in these totals; your written quote is the final number.
Tier 1: Living room parade for about $275
A dozen children under ten, a cleared living room or basement, and grown-ups mingling in the kitchen.
- The Petite White Bounce House at $100 takes an 8 x 8 ft patch of floor, stands 10 ft tall and is made for children only.
- A pair of green kids table sets at $50 apiece adds $100. Each set is one table plus six chairs, so twelve kids sit for king cake at once. Green suits the purple, green and gold theme.
- The Cotton Candy Machine rents for $75 as a bare machine; the spinning supplies are an extra purchase from us, listed on the same order.
Math: $100 + $100 + $75 = $275. Masks, beads and the king cake come from you.
Tier 2: Rented room carnival for about $690
The party moves to a hall, church room or club: 20 kids plus 18 adults who want real seats.
Math: $100 + $250 + $150 + $90 + $100 = $690.
Tier 3: Fat Tuesday supper for about $1,600
A pancake supper or carnival night for a congregation, PTO or club: 100 people, a serving line, and kids who need something to do while adults eat.
- Carnival Craze 4-in-1 Game: $500. It packs Tic Tac Toe, Ring Toss, Magic Ball and Basketball Toss into one inflatable, and the listing notes an included inflatable cover.
- Fun House Bounce: $100.
- Both treat stations from Tier 2 return at $150. Add a Pretzel Warmer for $50; it warms only, so bring your own pretzels.
- Ten 6-ft tables, 60 chairs and ten covers for 60 seated adults: $100 + $150 + $50 = $300.
- Balloon Arch at the hall entrance: $500 per event. Gold is one of the colors available.
Math: $500 + $100 + $200 + $300 + $500 = $1,600. A nonprofit host such as a church, PTO or scout group takes $10 off.
What moves a tier up or down
- Trim Tier 2 to about $440: drop the ring toss.
- Stretch Tier 1: trade the Petite White for the Color Castle Bounce (also $100), which has a small front slide and an inside basketball hoop. It needs 13 x 16 ft of floor and 15 ft of height, so think hall, not living room.
- Swap the arch: a Balloon Column costs $300 per event and saves $200 in Tier 3.
- Add keepsakes: the Photo Booth ($750) comes with 180 prints, so hand out masks and beads first.
Every AJT Bounce unit can go indoors when the venue has the ceiling height and floor space; check those with the venue before you book.
East Providence rooms that fit each tier
Tier 1: your own house. Clear a corner near an outlet and keep wet boots by the door.
Tier 2: East Providence Elks Lodge No. 2337. The lodge at 60 Berkeley Street lists a public hall rental for up to 80 guests at $500 with a $75 refundable deposit, and tables and chairs can be arranged on request. Confirm the current rate with the lodge.
Tier 2: Cape Verdean Progressive Center. Founders Hall at 329 Grosvenor Avenue posts an online rental calendar; an empty date on that calendar means it is open, and the center takes rental requests at 401-228-6411.
Tier 3: Haven United Methodist Church. The church at 200 Taunton Avenue offers a gym, meeting rooms and a 120-seat chapel for one-time use at a suggested donation, plus a kitchenette. Reach the office at (401) 438-4911.
Not a fit: Weaver Library. The East Providence Public Library lends its Weaver Program Room (capacity 155) and Riverside Program Room (capacity 55) free to community groups, but its Meeting Room Use Policy bars private parties, receptions and social events, and it bans admission charges and sales. A ticketed supper or family party belongs elsewhere.
Save for spring: Crescent Park Looff Carousel. The city books the 1895 carousel for parties, but its season runs May through September.
East Providence dates and daylight
The East Providence School Department 2026-2027 calendar, approved April 14, 2026, shows Winter Recess February 15-19, plus no school on January 12 for a professional development day and January 18 for Martin Luther King Day. Fat Tuesday itself, February 9, is a regular school day, so plan a weeknight supper for the evening. Hebcal puts sunset for zip code 02914 at 5:07 PM on Saturday, February 6, 5:08 PM on Sunday, February 7, and 5:11 PM on Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
Snow, power and hall rules
- Snowstorm coming? You make the go or no-go decision by 8 AM; the weather and cancellation policy page lists your free rain date and store credit options. Those options end once equipment has been delivered.
- Plug the blower and each treat machine into different outlets.
- Name one adult to watch each inflatable, and share our safety page with that person.
- Before signing with a hall, get its inflatable, setup-hour and cleanup rules in writing. AJT can provide additional insured certificates.
Book your Mardi Gras rentals
Rhode Island orders are dispatched from our Greenville, RI office. Tell us your tier, the date, the room or address, ceiling height and head counts. Calls about Rhode Island delivery can also reach Greenville directly: (401) 445-5951. Reserve by calling (508) 203-5946, or use the contact form and ask for a written quote. We also serve Pawtucket, Providence, Barrington and Central Falls. Prices quoted on this page were checked November 10, 2026 and are one-day rates.
FAQ: Mardi Gras parties in East Providence
What is the least expensive bounce house for a Mardi Gras party?
The Petite White, Color Castle and Fun House all list at $100 a day. Only the Petite White suits a typical living room.
What games come in the Carnival Craze 4-in-1?
Tic Tac Toe, Ring Toss, Magic Ball and Basketball Toss, in one inflatable for $500 a day.
Does the pretzel warmer bake pretzels?
No. It is a warmer, not a cooker, and the rental is the machine only. You supply the pretzels.
Can a parish sell supper tickets in a Weaver Library room?
No. The library policy rules out admission, collections and sales, along with private parties, receptions and social events.
How many guests fit in the East Providence Elks hall?
The lodge lists room for 80 guests, with tables and chairs arranged on request.
Is there a discount for a church or PTO Fat Tuesday night?
Yes. Churches, PTOs, scout packs and other nonprofits get $10 off; mention it when you request a quote.
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