What is Mardi Gras About? The 7 Best Things To Celebrate

No. 5: Beaded Necklaces


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By now, the vibrant colored beaded necklaces have pretty much become synonymous with the notion of Mardi Gras and have been around almost since the inception of the festival. Originally, the beads were made of glass, but somewhere in the mid 1900s, the Krewes started using plastic ones. Traditionally, the beads are thrown from the floats during the parade, along with a few other odds and ends, such as toys or cups.