Louisiana might be the king of Mardi Gras. However ... the long week of beads and boudin. Families will find a Children’s Carnival, plus food, arts and crafts booths in historic Jefferson.

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"Garlands and paper supplies," Matthews said while showing off a wall of Mardi Gras beads, hats ... You can also ask your local craft shop, dollar store, Kroger, Walmart, Publix, or other grocer ...