One strand of Mardi Gras beads can cost less than 25 cents. Meanwhile, throws like lab-created biodegradable beads and the flowers that the Krewe of Iris use now cost over twice as much.

Once called "Boeuf Gras," meaning, "fatted calf," the Mardi Gras season was a time of indulgence for foods, sweets, and alcohol as people to prepared to abstain for the Lent season.

New Orleans' efforts to reduce Mardi Gras waste and reuse beads and throws have been ongoing for decades and involve a complicated web of community groups, leaders and businesses. Carnival lasts ...

With over 20 different parades, Mardi Gras Galveston fun starts on Friday, February 21 and runs to Fat Tuesday, March 4, 2025. In total, over 3 million beads will be thrown to paradegoers along ...

Mardi Gras can make a lot of trash, adding up to millions of pounds each year. Now, some parades in New Orleans are cutting down on their environmental footprint by banning plastic beads.

Padre Island Neighborhood neighborhood news reporter Erin Holly caught up with the newly crowned king and queen of Barefoot Mardi Gras 2025. The beach parade kicks off on Sat. March 1st at 11:00am.

Pensacola's Mardi Gras celebrations have been met with exuberance since they got rolling in 1900, ... Pensacola's Mardi Gras is more than booze and beads. It's changed our city and its people.

Mardi Gras comes to a close on Tuesday night, and soon, those who celebrate will exclaim “Laissez les bons temps rouler,” or “Let the good times roll” for the last time this Carnival season.

Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a feast shared by all.

Similar in purpose, the Arc of Acadiana also hosts an annual bead drive to collect used Mardi Gras beads to re-stock inventory, which are then sold at our 6 resale stores and 3 day program ...

When you start seeing King Cakes, jester masks, colorful beads and Cajun-inspired dishes, it must be Mardi Gras. Where to celebrate in Louisville.