From Glass to Plastic: A (Brief) History of Mardi Gras Beads - The New Orleans 100

We are all familiar with the purple, green and gold beads that are thrown from floats every year. Krewes purchase these plastic beads by the gross and chuck them with abandon.
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We are all familiar with the purple, green and gold beads that are thrown from floats every year. Krewes purchase these plastic beads by the gross and chuck them with abandon.

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VINTAGE: 35pcs Mardi Gras Plastic Necklaces New Orleans Carnival

This set of beads is special - made from glass, not plastic. Although heftier than average strands, their color won't chip - its inherent to the

31 Hand-Strung Glass Mardi Gras Beads (12)

SUPER VALUE PACK. Our Mardi Gras Beads Necklaces Bulk Set includes 36 Pcs Mardi Gras Beads Necklace（12pcs gold, 12pcs green and 12pcs purple) with 120

JOYIN 156 PCS Mardi Gras Set Include 36 PCS Mardi Gras Beads Necklace and 120 Plastic Coins, Purple Gold Green Necklace Coins for Mardi Gras Party

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Vintage Mardi Gras beads acquired in New Orleans about 25 years