Dec
18
With so much rich, cultural history, the subject of Mardi Gras beads is something that has been fascinating people for decades. While you may think that they are just another silly part of the raucous traditions associated with this holiday, there is actually a great amount of tradition associated with these seemingly trivial necklaces. Even if you have never personally attended the parades for Fat Tuesday, you are more than likely familiar with the concept of throwing these necklaces to the pedestrians below.
From atop the floats, parade debutants, also known as krewes toss out their Mardi Gras beads and various other toys and trinkets to the spectators below. People cry out for toys and necklaces to be tossed down to them, and often these people indulge them. In a holiday that is all about indulgence, the beads are anything but the main attraction. If you are thinking about joining in on the fun this year, you better book your trip ahead of time.
Whether or not this is something that you have put much thought into, make sure you know what you will be doing for your costume or masks. By making sure that you have an idea for your costume, you will totally fit in since everyone there will be dressing up accordingly. Plenty of people make this week of fun a vacation destination, so why not join in? There is so much to do and to see while enjoying the festivities that there will never be a dull moment when you are planning to enjoy the finest entertainment that New Orleans has to offer!