“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 ...

In between, Krewes and mystic societies hold balls and parades where they dress up in costumes, hand out beads and enjoy a ...

Mardi Gras season is right around the corner, and South Mississippi is packed with fun parades and events for locals and ...

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 ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Louisiana will be represented in the New Year’s Day Tournament of Roses Parade in California for ...

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 ...

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 ...

Diplo and Dom Dolla are set to perform at Sports Illustrated's Super Bowl shindig SI The Party on Feb. 8 in New Orleans. Get ...

In between, Krewes and mystic societies hold balls and parades where they dress up in costumes, hand out beads and enjoy a nice king cake or two. Mardi Gras simply means “Fat Tuesday.” ...

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 ...

Each year, the Bacchus Mardi Gras krewe crowns a big star to reign over the spectacular Uptown parade as monarch ... Shaq should have no problem heaving beads along the route — even to the ...