The Carnival season, or Mardi Gras season, officially begins on Epiphany, Jan. 6, and lasts through Fat Tuesday.

“We might do some craft projects with them or some of the ... Russell said it’s important to properly recycle unwanted Mardi Gras beads and throws to help preserve our natural resources.

While many think of parades, beads and floats, the Cajun Mardi Gras, particularly the Courir de Mardi Gras, offers a uniquely different experience. The tradition of Mardi Gras began as a Catholic ...

But some organizers are trying to change that by banning one of the most colorful Mardi Gras traditions, the tossing of plastic beads into the crowd. Matt Bloom with Member station WWNO takes us on a ...

Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration ... are Japanese mercury glass beads, made during World War II, and the ...

Throughout the month, Pensacola's Mardi Gras events provided festivities full of fun and celebration. Krewes of all kinds paraded down the streets in decked-out floats and revelers caught beads ...