There is an urban legend that the Mardi Gras colors are responsible for the choice ... and gold—it’s a sure-fire way to get more beads and trinkets tossed your way.

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 ...

The reason is a mystery. 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 ...

Twelfth Night has passed, king cake sales and consumption are skyrocketing, and thoughts have turned to upcoming Mardi Gras ...

Mardi Gras is known as ... decorated with beads, purple, gold, and green coloring, and the plastic baby placed inside, all with symbolism. The colors represent purple for justice, green for ...

eating king cakes and crafting beads with the green, purple and gold color scheme. The most notable festivities are held in New Orleans, where Mardi Gras Day is an official holiday that the city ...

Blue Bell has released two new ice cream flavors to celebrate Mardi Gras and National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.