Mardi Gras day is just one month (and a few days) away, and the carnival season is in full swing in NOLA. Part of the Mardi Gras tradition is catching beads during parades – something children and adults of all ages can enjoy. But, in New Orleans, the streets are lined with trees and, as you might expect, there are a few beads that get caught up in there. Like most everything else in New Orleans, we see this more as a reminder of the good times than as a nuisance, so we keep them up all year round. So don’t be surprised if you’re walking or riding down St. Charles Avenue and you see a tree with colorful strands of beads hanging from the limbs like this tree on Washington and St. Charles.
For more information on the Mardi Gras Season and Parade Schedules, please visit www.neworleansonline.com.
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