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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 Well, they are exactly what they sound like - items that krewe members on floats throw to parade-goers as the floats pass by! Throws often include doubloons, beads, cups, homemade trinkets, toys and more! There are scattered historical references to beads, the throw most associated with New Orleans Mardi Gras, being tossed from parade floats. However, beads were popularized by Rex in 1921, during the krewe’s fiftieth anniversary and the city’s first large-scale Carnival following a run of canceled years due to World War I. Other parading Parades are a major part of celebrating Mardi Gras, and what's a parade without some really great floats? Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical. After a weekslong pre-Lenten bash — complete with elaborate parades that meander through New Orleans, shimmery beads tossed from floats, streets lined with costumed revelers, lavish balls and seafood boils — Louisiana’s 2025 Carnival Season is approaching its grand conclusion. A large throw is tossed from a float. The Bayou Mardi Gras Association’s Mardi Gras parade in New Iberia, La on February 5, 2022. Mardi Gras throws: The history of beads, cups, doubloons and In New Orleans for the Mardi Gras, I, surely, wasn’t ready for the mad ride and ceaseless exhilaration. Think 250 million beads being tossed around randomly. Edible underwear as souvenirs. Men Indeed, workers recently unearthed 93,000 pounds – that’s 46 tons – of Mardi Gras beads while clearing city drain lines, The New Orleans Advocate reported. In New Orleans for the Mardi Gras, I, surely, wasn’t ready for the mad ride and ceaseless exhilaration. Think 250 million beads being tossed around randomly. Edible underwear as souvenirs. Mardi Gras can make a lot of trash, adding up to millions of pounds each year. Now, some parades in New Orleans are cutting down on their environmental footprint by banning plastic beads. When we yell “Throw me something, Mister!” at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, we really mean “throw me something cool.” Unlike parades in other parts of the world where you just watch, Mardi Gras parades are an interactive activity and the better your booty haul at the end of the night, the better you consider the parade. Most cities observe Mardi Gras. New Orleans, Louisiana, is famous for Mardi Gras. Parades are a large component of the celebration. These parades feature floats. Individuals on the floats toss beads and other things to the audience. Individuals dress in costume and wear masks. Music is also a component of the celebration. Well, they are exactly what they sound like - items that krewe members on floats throw to parade-goers as the floats pass by! Throws often include doubloons, beads, cups, homemade trinkets, toys and more! FILE - People vie for beads as the group rolls during the Krewe of Iris Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Mardi Gras day this year falls on Feb. 21, 2023. It’s a beloved Carnival season tradition in New Orleans — masked riders on lavish floats fling string of beads or other trinkets to parade watchers. As floats pass during parades for Mardi Gras in New Orleans, throngs of revelers stand as many as a dozen deep, flailing their arms and shrieking in hopes of scoring some plunder. 1 weather alerts When we yell “Throw me something, Mister!” at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, we really mean “throw me something cool.” Unlike parades in other parts of the world where you just watch, Mardi Gras parades are an interactive activity and the better your booty haul at the end of the night, the better you consider the parade. On a recent trip to a New Orleans parade outfitter, which supplies float-riders with the throws they need to stock up on for Carnival season, Chabert noticed a stack of Chee-Wees Mardi Gras snack cases, which include both the original snack and a caramel popcorn, stacked by the door, as well as both sticks of gum and Pixie Sticks a yard long. Dozens of krewe members will ride on each float and there are anywhere from 15-40 full-size floats in any given parade, tossing beads and homemade "throws" to cheering crowds chanting "Throw Me Something, Mister" (or "Miss" as the case may be)! NEW ORLEANS - Almost everyone has their perfect spot to take in the full majesty of Mardi Gras parades here, from the brightly lit floats from which riders toss bounties of colorful beads to the First time riding in a Mardi Gras Parade. 2023 was my first time riding in a Mardi Gras parade, and the whole experience was so much fun! I love all Mardi Gras celebrations, but riding in a parade is special. The best way to ensure you have a great experience is to grab a few friends and take over a float!
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