Throwing and catching gold, green, and purple beads is a cherished Mardi Gras tradition, but as it turns out, these petroleum ...

If you've ever been to a Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, then you're probably familiar with the sea of unwanted beads, flashing toys and plastic packaging left in the wake of the last float to pass ...

Laissez les bon temps rouler! When you hear the French saying, which translates to 'Let the good times roll' in English, and start seeing King cakes, jester masks, colorful beads, and Cajun-inspired ...

Snowmass Village’s 41st annual Mardi Gras celebration started out slow, but later drew crowds down from the slopes and into the Base Village for a classic Fat Tuesday party. The event featured a DJ, ...

The floats. The costumes. The parties. The beads. So many beads. Mardi Gras is a long-standing tradition, filled with fun, families and often, a lot of booze. But there's something really important ...