SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)— Shreveport Green is collecting Mardi Gras beads throughout the city until March 30th to divert waste and positively impact the environment. Lauren Jones, the ...

A successful Mardi Gras used to be measured ... "I like some beads," she added, showing off a small collection of purple, green and gold throws she'd already caught from passing floats that ...

New Orleans' efforts to reduce Mardi Gras waste and reuse beads and throws ... Matthews said employees will package green beads together, for example. They collect and sort beads year-round.

Citywide revelry and parades, both day and night, build up to Mardi Gras. Beads of gold, green, and purple that represent power, faith, and justice are also distributed. Mardi Gras celebrates ...