For the krewes that organize the parades and the small businesses that supply them, the 2026 season is proving to be one of ...

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 ...

Below is the official 2026 parade schedule so you don’t miss a single throw — and remember, all times are subject to change!

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Some Mardi Gras parades are banning one of their most colorful traditions - tossing out plastic beads. Organizers are trying to cut down on the millions of pounds of trash they make each year. Matt ...

Learn about the history of some of the most popular Mardi Gras traditions so you can celebrate in New Orleans the right way!

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Purple, green and gold, are the iconic colors Louisianans proudly display every Mardi Gras. This year, a group of Louisiana State University researchers are trying to make ...

Two members have been removed from the all-male Krewe of Thoth for throwing beads emblazoned with Confederate flags, the club's leaders said Monday, six years after removing another member for a ...