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An iconic Mardi Gras tradition has received a sustainable makeover. Brightly-colored plastic beads are a familiar sight at ...
In addition to pancakes and pÄ…czkis, the king cake is a traditional Mardi Gras dessert that's just as anticipated as the beads. The ring-shaped cakes (to resemble a king's crown) are typically ...
While New Orleans usually gets all the attention during the Mardi Gras season, many states in the Deep ... students at Louisiana State University are developing "PlantMe Beads" that they hope will ...
The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.
It is an extension of the Mardi Gras Indian tradition, where members of different tribes don elaborate, hand-sewn suits adorned with beads and feathers, gathering in the streets for processions ...
St. Mary Catholic School on Ann Street held its annual Mardi Gras parade and bead toss for its elementary and middle school students. The tradition began more than 20 years ago when New Orleans ...