Event Brief
Mardi Gras Groups Swap Plastic Beads for Glass
Filed: Feb 10, 2026 at 5:03 AM ET
Summary: New Orleans parades increasingly feature glass beads instead of plastic for throws during Mardi Gras.
WHO: Mardi Gras groups
WHAT: swapping plastic beads for glass beads
WHEN: Feb 10, 2026 at 4:43 AM ET
WHERE: New Orleans
WHY: to promote sustainability and reduce plastic waste
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