(Lafayette, Louisiana) – Carniva season is in full swing across Louisiana, and soon, many will be deciding which parade they want to attend for Mardi Gras 2026.
Living in Acadiana, we have many options for attending Mardi Gras parades, and one of the joys of each parade is the throws from the floats. So many people invest a lot of money when it comes to riding on Mardi Gras floats, and it appears that those riding are cutting back on what was once a very popular throw.
Like many of you, I have noticed in recent years that after a parade, thousands of plastic beads are left on the road, and those on floats have apparently noticed this, too. We recently had Craig Spadoni, owner of Bead Busters in Scott, on the radio, and we discussed Mardi Gras trends…