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2. Mardi Gras throws - Wikipedia

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   Mardi Gras throws are strings of beads, doubloons, cups, or other trinkets passed out or thrown from the floats for Mardi Gras celebrations, particularly in New Orleans, the Mobile, Alabama, and parades throughout the Gulf Coast of the United States, to spectators lining the streets. The "gaudy plastic jewelry, toys, and other mementos [are ...

3. Mardi Gras Doubloons - Wikipedia

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   Example of a Mardi Gras Doubloon, from the Krewe of Zulu. Mardi Gras Doubloons are Mardi Gras throws shaped like coins that commemorate various Mardi Gras Krewes. They are typically made of aluminum and are thrown from floats in carnival parades. The first doubloons used as throws from parades of Mardi Gras Krewes date to 1960, and these early ...

4. Krewe of King Arthur - Wikipedia

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   Trinkets, collectables, masks, and beads tossed by hand from riders of the floats are called throws. Throws from Krewe of King Arthur include wizard hats, puzzles, plush footballs, frisbees, headbands, stuffed animals, and selfie sticks. [3] Krewe of King Arthur is known for its signature hand-decorated grails.

5. Where to get Mardi Gras beads and throws in Lafayette - AOL

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   Beads are an essential part of Mardi Gras. If you need them for a parade or sending Mardi Gras care packages, here are 4 places to get beads.

6. 60 Mardi Gras Trivia Questions and Answers to Fuel Your Brain ...

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   These Mardi Gras trivia questions and answers will impress your pals and enlighten you on some of the fun and history behind Fat Tuesday. Related: Let Them Eat (King) Cake!

7. Mardi Gras is not just in New Orleans — there are other ...

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   A crowd lining the beach grabs for beads thrown from a parade float during the Barefoot Mardi Gras Parade on North Padre Island, Feb. 18, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas.