The Ecology Center, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, released a report in 2020 on the chemical hazards of Mardi Gras beads, concluding that most of the sampled throws contained bromine and antimony ...

The beads around Thomas's neck were part of the Mardi Gras' fun and still are but now mother and son, both scientists, have researched how those beads can have risks. Ruth Carmichael By ...

Mardi Gras is one of the best celebrations of the year.Between the masks, the music, the beads and the king cake, few festive ...

Mardi Grad beads in New Orleans are creating an environmental disaster Despite a daily cleanup that leaves the post-parade landscape remarkably clean, uncaught beads dangle from tree limbs like ...

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is Carnival’s culmination with a day of parades, parties and indulgence before Lent. Here’s the most fun you’ll ever have with a history lesson.

Soak it up before rain returns for Mardi Gras. February 28, 2025: Friday's Forecast ... Beads, Fun, and Sun: Here's your Mardi Gras Weekend Forecast! By: Jobie Lagrange. Posted .

Here's what you need to know about Mardi Gras in Mississippi, including where to find family fun events. When is Mardi Gras 2025? Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, will be March 4, 2025.

Colorful plastic beads have become the most recognizable Mardi Gras throw across the Gulf Coast. The stringed beads, often sourced from China, can contain lead, heavy metals and other materials ...

Justice & Health During Mardi Gras, Tons of Fun Comes With Tons of Toxic Beads New Orleans and Mobile dispute where Mardi Gras was birthed, but both Gulf Coast cities struggle with the same ...