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Each year, more than 1 million people descend on New Orleans for Mardi Gras, an organized parade of debauchery and alcohol-induced torpor where plastic beads are tossed as a kind of currency. 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. 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 "gaudy plastic jewelry, toys, and other mementos [are Parade-goers reach out for beads as the Krewe of Okeanos parades on the Uptown route in New Orleans, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024. Order of the Phoenix will toss this "spirit stick" and a light-up 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. Facilitating do-it-yourself printing The throwing of trinkets to the crowds was started in the early 1870s by the Twelfth Night Revelers, and is a time-honored expectation for young and old alike. Read more. But the practice of throwing beads at Mardi Gras was inspired by Renaissance festivals that took place before Lent, where revelers would toss things into the air in celebration of the coming fast. ⌛ History of Mardi Gras Beads. Mardi Gras beads have a rich history in New Orleans, especially in the French Quarter. The tradition of throwing Mardi Gras beads to spectators during the parade started in the early 1870s with an individual dressed as Santa Claus passing out gifts to spectators as he passed by. Wikipedia Mardi Gras Parade-goers in New Orleans don’t just stand by and watch. Parades are an interactive experience where people dance and scream, “Throw me something, mister!” to acquire beads and various throws. According to the Audubon Institute, float riders toss about 25 million pounds of beads throughout the season to honor a beloved carnival tradition. Koerner writes that the first to toss beads was a man dressed as Santa Claus. The beads were an instant hit and were soon adopted by all krewes to throw in their parades. According to John Roach's article, "The Rich History of Mardi Gras's Cheap Trinkets," early glass beads were imported from Czechoslovakia or Japan. Originating from New Orleans, Mardi Gras is known for its vibrant parades, colorful masks, and beads, as well as an atmosphere of revelry. The party often includes elements like music, dancing, and feasting, particularly with traditional foods like king cake. Mardi Gras Bead Toss Game For this game, give each player 5 strings of beads to try and throw inside a bucket. Each player gets a turn and each player that makes the least amount in the hat each round is eliminated until there is a winner! Mardi Gras games can bring a party to life with the spirit of indulgence, exhilaration, and boisterous fun characteristics of this wild holiday. From Mardi Gras carnival games to easy party activities to bead toss games, there are many different outrageous party game ideas available to turn a plain Mardi Gras party into a boisterous celebration. Play ring toss using Mardi Gras bead necklaces and soda bottles. Provide supplies so residents can make and decorate their own Mardi Gras masks. You can find a variety of free printable templates on the Spruce Crafts website. Host a Mardi Gras parade. Decorate wheelchairs and walkers in Mardi Gras colors. This game is a variation of the Mardi Gras bead toss game. Participants get a list of forbidden words or phrases they cannot say during the game. Players must give away their beads if they fall short of the rules. You could have a list of forbidden or general words or phrases that follow the Mardi Gras theme. Snowmass Village is bringing back its beloved Mardi Gras celebration for the 43rd year, filling Fat Tuesday with music, revelry, and plenty of beads on March 4, according to a press release. The festivities include a bead toss led by the newly crowned Mardi Gras royalty, a high-energy Bud Light
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