Most krewes have medallion beads that feature that year's theme. Other popular throws include cups (otherwise known as New Orleans dinnerware), long pearl beads and stuffed animals. Some throws even light up. Be warned! If you're at your first parade and reach down to pick up a doubloon with your hand, your fingers may never be the same! Mardi Gras-style beaded necklaces, once associated exclusively with seasonal pre-Lenten celebrations along the Gulf Coast, are now a bona fide national phenomenon. From football games and theme parties to corporate events and even wedding receptions, from parades and festivals to just about any locale where the Spring Break crowd gathers, the There are a wide variety of beads at Mardi Gras. Most krewes toss out Mardi Gras beads, and some krewes even have their own custom beads (in the colors of their krewe) to represent them. The more traditional Mardi Gras beads were in the colors of Mardi Gras. Each color of beads has its own meaning! Colors of Mardi Gras All about the history behind five of New Orleans' favorite Mardi Gras traditions: krewes, masks, beads, king cake and the Mardi Gras colors. Big Chief - The leader of a Mardi Gras Indian tribe, recognized for having the most elaborate costume and leading the tribe's songs and chants. Spy Boy - The scout who walks ahead of the Mardi Gras Indian tribe to spot other tribes and report back to the Big Chief, using hand signals. Masking - The tradition of wearing costumes on Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras throws are strings of beads, doubloons, cups, or other trinkets passed out or thrown from the floats for Mardi Gras celebrations, particularly in New Orleans, the Mobile, Alabama, and parades throughout the Gulf Coast of the United States, to spectators lining the streets. The current cost of 50 cents per strand of beads is a major improvement over earlier iterations and makes these biodegradable beads far more competitive with traditional Mardi Gras beads. And the team believes the costs can go even lower. This item: GiftExpress 144 pack Mardi Gras Beads Bulk, Mardi Gras Beads Necklaces Assortment, Throw Beads in Bulk, Gasparilla beads $27.99 $ 27 . 99 Get it as soon as Monday, Feb 3 Our Mardi Gras beads are sold by the bag or for better pricing buy by the case. Mardi Gras beads come in many different sizes, shapes, and colors. Ranging from 33" to 100" and 7mm to 22mm! JOYIN 12 PCS Mardi Gras Beads Necklace, Green Purple Gold Metallic Mardi Gras Decorations Necklace Beads, Mardi Gras Accessories Throws Beads Bulk for Mardi Gra Party Favor 4.6 out of 5 stars 66 Mardi Gras Beads - MardiGrasOutlet.com 144PCS Mardi Gras Beads, 12 Colors Mardi Gras Beads Bulk, 33'' 7mm Mardi Gras Beads Necklaces, Metallic Beaded Necklaces for Party Costume Matching, Mardi Gras Parades Throw, Dress-up Events 4.5 out of 5 stars
Articles and news, personal stories, interviews with experts.
Photos from events, contest for the best costume, videos from master classes.
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |