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This year, a group of Louisiana State University researchers are trying to make Mardi Gras a little bit greener.

You can donate beads or you can buy beads; either way you're helping to support individuals with developmental and ...

Researchers at Louisiana State University have created a sustainable way to use biodegradable Mardi Gras beads after the festivities are over.

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 ...

Mardi Gras and New Orleans – a duo so iconic, it’s practically tattooed on the American psyche. Beads flying, brass bands ...

Kids will roll by in decorated mini Mardi Gras floats throwing beads, candy and other throws. Line-up starts at 9 a.m. and the parade will roll out at 10 a.m. in the Center Court. PAWS of ...

The annual celebration of Mardi Gras is a Carnival season that begins ... as revelers eat king cakes and toss green, purple and gold beads into the crowd. Those colors represent power (gold ...

22: DJ Pauly DMar. 29: TLC During the event, catch spectacular floats, including colorful new ones inspired by New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions like masks, beads, food, music and more.

The park transforms into "Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval," happening now through March 30. This year's event invites guests to celebrate 30 years of beads, parades ...

Attendees will get a Mardi Gras bead lanyard-style passport to take to each vendor to sample one dessert. Samples include paczki, king cakes and other Mardi Gras-themed desserts. There will also ...