And Mississippi is no exception. In order to combat the excess of Mardi Gras beads that wind up littered throughout the area, the Mississippi Aquarium partners with organizations across the state ...

61. The Monday before Mardi Gras is called Lundi Gras. 62. Coins and Mardi Gras beads are sometimes dubbed "doubloons." 63. In England, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, Fat Tuesday is ...

So, the cost of those items could rise by more than half. Other throws, such as the popular Mardi Gras bead bags — which were already taxed — will now be charged tariffs as high as 102% ...