Inside LSU’s Life Sciences Building, a unique kind of Mardi Gras throw is being created. These eco-friendly beads are made ...

Mardi Gras is full of festive throws, but what do you do with all those beads after the parade? Discover creative and ...

Arc of Acadiana is collecting beads for its annual Mardi Gras Bead Drive, an initiative to support individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities across Acadiana.

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a vibrant celebration held the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. This tradition is steeped in history and ...

If you’re planning to either ride in or attend Mardi Gras parades this year, there are some new rules you’ll want to keep in ...

The appeal for student safety comes ahead of the first full weekend of Carnival parades in New Orleans. NOLA Public School ...

According to Strain, most Mardi Gras beads are petroleum-based, while the shiny plastic coatings are made out of heavy metals. “Especially because, you know, we are throwing these around kids and ...

In the wake of the New Year's Day terror attack on Bourbon Street, plans to crack down on the "Krewe of Chad" have changed.

The Shreveport Times is holding a poll for the best Krewe in the Shreveport-Bossier area. Readers can vote for their favorite Krewe until noon on March 4, 2024. The Shreveport-Bossier area is ...

Galveston brings two weeks of parades, beads and live performances, featuring Bret Michaels and Kevin Fowler as headliners.

You saw Soul Queen Irma Thomas sing with Mick Jagger at Jazz Fest last spring. Now, you’ll see a statue of the Crescent City ...