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.

Malfunctioning bollards meant to protect Bourbon Street pedestrians were undergoing repairs, because of clogs caused by Mardi Gras beads, when a truck drove into a New Orleans crowd on New Year's ...

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

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.

Equipment normally used to clear New Orleans streets during Mardi Gras season have been enlisted to clear snow after Winter Storm Enzo ...

SHREVEPORT, LA - A Shreveport Mardi Gras Krewe is urging riders not to throw Mardi Gras beads. In fact, the founder of the ...

Whether you're celebrating in The Big Easy or on the Gulf Coast, you're going to see colorful floats and get an assortment of Mardi Gras beads. It's also a tradition to eat king cake — a braided ...

Bossier's Conly Day Program (located at Frost Industries) “let the good times roll" as the Krewe of Elders danced their way into the building. Dressed in vibrant Mardi Gras garb and glittering ...

Here’s a look at Mardi Gras, a celebration held the day before the fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. March 4, 2025 – Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday). January 6 – Carnival season celebrations ...