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Every year, cities across the United States pause in March to celebrate an annual festival known as Mardi Gras. The celebrations are most concentrated in areas such as New Orleans, Mobile, and other ...

If you've ever been to a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, then you're probably familiar with the sea of unwanted beads, flashing toys and plastic packaging left in the wake of the last float to pass ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— Shreveport Green is collecting Mardi Gras beads throughout the city until March 30th to divert waste and positively impact the environment. Lauren Jones, the Director of ...

LAFAYETTE, La. — As Mardi Gras festivities wind down, the colorful beads that often come with the celebrations can pile up, leaving many wondering what to do with the excess. The Arc of Acadiana is ...

NEW ORLEANS — You probably have a big bag of Mardi Gras beads in your home right now. Or maybe you've already recycled them to one of the non-profits. But now one krewe hopes to lighten your load next ...

The Carnival season has come to a close, and it's time to decide what to do with your collection of magnificent throws. If you're not inclined to keep your beads in a corner of your garage to collect ...

Arc of Acadiana's annual Mardi Gras Bead Drive is underway. The initiative is aimed at supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Acadiana. Through this ...

Barefoot Mardi Gras is one of Padre Island's biggest fundraising events of the year—and it's back in full swing! It will be held on Saturday, March 1, 2025, and it is a free, family-friendly beach ...

While New Orleans usually gets all the attention during the Mardi Gras season, many states in the Deep South go all out when ...

Mardi Gras games can bring a party to life with the spirit of indulgence, exhilaration, and boisterous fun characteristics of this wild holiday. From Mardi Gras carnival games to easy party activities ...