This year’s “secret” Mardi Gras coins being handed out by parade performers feature a nod the event’s 30th Anniversary. Each year, Universal Studios Florida guests may be surprised with ...

13. Mistick Krewe of Comus introduced floats to New Orleans Mardi Gras parades. 14. The Krewe of Rex introduced the tradition of giving out Spanish gold coins for Mardi Gras. 15. One of the most ...

Some Mardi Gras parades are banning one of their most colorful traditions - tossing out plastic beads. Organizers are trying to cut down on the millions of pounds of trash they make each year.