2017-2018 – Due to excessive flooding and clogged storm drains, the city of New Orleans removes more than 93,000 pounds of Mardi Gras beads from a five-block stretch of the city’s drains. Prior to the ...

The City of West Monroe and Keep West Monroe Beautiful are partnering for the second year in a row to make available places to recycle Mardi Gras beads this carnival season. Decorated bins are ...

Seeing the smiles on everyone’s faces as they danced and celebrated together was truly rewarding,” said Jane Hudson, the captain of the Krewe of Elders.

GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) - The Mississippi Aquarium has partnered with organizations across South Mississippi to collect and recycle beads this Mardi Gras season. Unwanted throws can be dropped off ...

The festivities include parades throughout the historic French Quarter, as revelers eat king cakes and toss green, purple, and gold beads into the crowd. Mardi Gras, which began as a religious ...

When the Mardi Gras season is in full swing ... it’s all about the art of the beads. “It's just great to be around so many people who enjoy the bead,” Williams said.