This year’s “secret” Mardi Gras coins being handed out by parade performers feature a nod the event’s 30th Anniversary. Each ...

Mardi Gras is a long-standing tradition ... ranging from doubloons (coins), colorful beads, plastic cups, stuffed animals, candy and the unofficial symbol of the celebration, MoonPies (marshmallow ...

When thinking about Louisiana Mardi Gras, the first thing that usually comes ... a few chosen noble couples would follow in the procession, throwing coins and pieces of jewelry into the crowd.