Event Brief
Mardi Gras Revamps Its Iconic Beads
Filed: Feb 16, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Summary: Mardi Gras brings back beads, replacing cheap plastic with higher quality options.
WHO: Mardi Gras organizers
WHAT: Changes to bead offerings
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 3:52 AM ET
WHERE: New Orleans
WHY: To enhance the quality of the celebration
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