The decorations for the annual Mardi Gras celebration at Universal Studios Florida have arrived in anticipation of the start of Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval on February 1.

The central medallion at the main entrance arch of Universal Studios Florida is a gold circle saying “Mardi Gras 30th Celebration,” marking the milestone anniversary of Mardi Gras celebrations at the ...

For travelers looking to experience the excitement of Mardi Gras beyond the parade routes, Baton Rouge offers a vibrant twist on this iconic celebration.

Krewe of Proteus, over the years, throws have included 60-inch red-and-white pearl bead necklaces, plastic tridents and poly-stone medallions. The organization is named after Proteus, the ...

Cheap plastic beads often end up in landfills and can clog up the city’s 100-year-old drainage system. That’s led to more calls to ditch them altogether.

Attend the Krewe of Artemis parade Friday Head over to downtown Baton Rouge for the Krewe of Artemis parade on Friday, Feb. 21. Attendees can expect to catch themed throws, including the Krewe of ...

Super Bowl LIX parade gives Eagles, Chiefs fans a taste of Mardi Gras. But who was louder? ‘Our local parades are not intense like this’ ...

A “Mardi Gras 30th Celebration” medallion is on the smokestacks, honoring 30 years of Universal Mardi Gras.

With so many beads produced, this means we should be seeing a lot of them as Mardi Gras approaches. I’ll certainly be looking to catch one, particularly given that the medallion appears well ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The Krewe of Freret will stop throwing plastic beads during its parade in 2025. According to a news release, the krewe is working to reduce the environmental impact of Mardi ...

The Krewe of Freret Mardi Gras has announced it will not permit riders to throw plastic beads in 2025 in “the name of environmental sustainability, community responsibility, and thought leadership,” ...