“The waste is becoming a defining characteristic of this event,” said Brett Davis, a New Orleans native who grew up catching beads at Mardi Gras parades. He now heads a nonprofit that works to ...

One of the most common associations with Mardi Gras is the alleged tradition of women exposing their breasts in exchange for beads tossed from parade floats. But the thing is, this isn’t ...

It's not even 2025 but Mardi Gras season is already approaching. Here's a look at parade schedules and everything else you ...

New Orleans Saints veterans share their advice on whether or not to pick up Mardi Gras beads on the latest Rookie ... Saints veterans share their favorite parade throws to catch during Mardi ...

The celebrations have more in common than I expected, like beads and king cakes ... desserts into the crowds during Mobile's Mardi Gras parades. Mardi Gras is the only time I eat MoonPies ...

Each year, the Bacchus Mardi Gras krewe crowns a big star to reign over the spectacular Uptown parade as monarch. At one inch ...

the Krewe of Diamondhead will hold their family-friendly celebration the Saturday before Mardi Gras Day, featuring throws of beads, stuffed animals, and other festive items, as well as a parade ...