Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mardi Gras participants throw beads to celebrants on Bourbon Street on Feb. 21, 2023 in ...

The annual event exchanges leftover carnival beads for Krispy Kreme gift certificates and benefits the school.

Unwanted Mardi Gras beads from the festival? Donate them to LARC, Inc. or The Arc of Acadiana to support jobs for those with developmental disabilities.

French for the holiday known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras is that special day for Christians to get all that "naughty" behavior out of their system before they head to church the very next day — likely ...

Waist beads have an illuminating rich history behind them. There are accessories, and there are exquisite adornments that hold symbolic meaning. Waist beads ultimately fall within the latter. Waist ...

Queen Susan Hazleton rode on the royal family float Saturday during the Krewe of Denham Springs Mardi Gras parade along Range ...

The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is hosting its 'Beads, Brushes and Brunch' fundraiser on Feb. 22, 2026, featuring Mardi Gras art, live jazz, and a gourmet buffet.

Waist beads for weight management can help a person monitor their weight. How tightly the beads fit or whether they’ve changed position can indicate whether someone has lost or gained weight. Waist ...

At 10 months old, Esther Jo Bethard died after having swallowed a stray water bead — a tiny, absorbent sphere that can grow inside the body and cause life-threatening injuries. Water beads are ...