After returning home from attending the first Mardi Gras parade of the season, they decided to throw all of the gold, green and purple beads on the tree. Despite the mysterious origins of the idea ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - For students with disabilities at Denham Springs High School, sorting and selling Mardi Gras beads is more than just a way to raise money; it’s a safe space.

You have your beads on and you’re ready? – I am ready for Mardi Gras. Yes ... With the big Christmas tree now transitioned to purple & gold — Mayor Sandy Stimpson flipping the big ...

Meet Wes Samms, the master of ceremonies behind the City of Trees Parade—one of Sacramento’s biggest, loudest and most joyful ...

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 ...

The store offers an extensive inventory beyond traditional Mardi Gras decorations, including "all types of beads, trinkets, T-shirts and other items" for decoration and parade floats. This year ...

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.

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 ...