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.

But now one krewe hopes to lighten your load next Mardi Gras, while being more environmentally friendly. It's a story we've been covering for years. This was from a story in 2014.

(MANITOU SPRINGS) — Grab your beads and don your masks, as the 32nd Annual Manitou Springs Carnivale will bring the revelry ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — “Throw me some beads, mister,” is a common request that anyone who goes to Mardi Gras on the Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama Gulf Coast will hear. Mardi Gras, quite ...

Saturday morning kicked off the 39th annual Youngsville Mardi Gras Parade. Parade goers dressed to impress, sporting a variety of vibrant and creative outfits in honor of the celebration.

This year’s Mardi Gras parade kicks off Saturday at Busch Stadium and rolls through Broadway, capping off eight weeks of celebrations that bring over $20 million to St. Louis’ economy.

A big easy bar crawl for Mardi Gras was held with live music, giveaways, and of course, lots and lots of colorful beads. The Queen City Krewe Brass Band provided guests with the perfect backdrop ...