Louisiana may not have much when it comes to fall foliage, but this time of year many trees along the parade routes start to shine. “It has beads on it all the time, we call it our Mardi Gras ...

Advocate staff photo by JOHN McCUSKER -- Beads left over from from carnival hang from a tree on St. Charles Avenue as the streetcar passes. Bead trees can be found on every parade route from ...

Students believed if the beads stuck on the tree, it would bring them good luck -- maybe even getting them an A in those stressful classes. It’s a tradition that’s been around for years.

Sculpture garden's bead tree celebrates a festive time in New Orleans. BY MEL BUCHANAN RosaMary Curator of Decorative Arts & Design; Feb 7, 2023 Feb 7, 2023; 1 min to read.

The bead tree was heavily damaged by lightning several years ago and was in danger of falling due to termite infestation. Skip to content. NOWCAST WDSU News at 5pm.

New Orleans' bead trees are in full bloom, in all their tacky glory. They're a native species to southeast Louisiana during Mardi Gras, with blooms of purple, gold and green adorning the branches ...