2017年9月28日 · One of the most popular customs of Mardi Gras is the throwing of colorful beads from parade floats to the crowd on onlookers below, a tradition with an interesting history. Mardi Gras originated with pagan Roman Carnival celebrations that took place in mid-February and celebrated the end of winter.

2018年2月12日 · All about the history behind five of New Orleans' favorite Mardi Gras traditions: krewes, masks, beads, king cake and the Mardi Gras colors.

2018年2月14日 · In New Orleans, the celebration of Mardi Gras started 300 years ago. People only started throwing out favors during the 1840s, though, and it wasn’t until the 1880s that glass beads became...

Throws often include doubloons, beads, cups, homemade trinkets, toys and more! The throwing of trinkets to the crowds was started in the early 1870s by the Twelfth Night Revelers, and is a time-honored expectation for young and old alike. In 1884, Rex started using medallions instead of …

2017年1月30日 · Plastic beads rose to popularity as recently as the 1960s. The first recorded bead “throw” occurred in the mid- to late-1800s. Then, however, krewes threw beads created with handmade glass from Czechoslovakia.

Why are Mardi Gras beads such an essential part of the Bourbon Street celebration? It's believed that Mardi Gras parades began in New Orleans sometime around the 1830s. These parades typically run throughout the Carnival season, which officially begins on January 6 (the Twelfth Night of Christmas).

2023年3月24日 · In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the history and significance of Mardi Gras beads, including their cultural origins and what they symbolize. We’ll also explore the different types of beads you can expect to see at Mardi Gras and why they are such a sought-after prize for party-goers.

2023年9月10日 · Mardi Gras beads have a rich history in New Orleans, especially in the French Quarter. The tradition of throwing Mardi Gras beads to spectators during the parade started in the early 1870s with an individual dressed as Santa Claus passing out gifts to …

2022年12月3日 · What You Need To Know About Mardi Gras Beads. When did the practice of throwing glass beads end? Glass beads from Czechoslovakia were popular and widely thrown until the 1960s, when riders began to throw plastic beads instead, making them obsolete. What does gumbo do at mardi gras?

2020年2月18日 · The most popular beads are the colors of Mardi Gras; purple, green and gold. The colors were established by the 1892 parade theme chosen by The Rex Organization, “Symbolism of Colors.” After that, the colors stuck; purple is …