Event Brief
Mardi Gras Revamps Bead Tradition After Ban
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 1:08 AM ET
Summary: Mardi Gras introduces new bead designs, moving away from cheap plastic.
WHO: Mardi Gras organizers
WHAT: Changes to bead designs
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
WHERE: New Orleans
WHY: To enhance the festival experience after previous ban
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