46 tons of Mardi Gras beads found in clogged New Orleans catch basins - NOLA.com — Grounds Krewe

Jan 25

Jan 25 46 tons of Mardi Gras beads found in clogged New Orleans catch basins - NOLA.com

93,000 pounds in just 5 blocks along the uptown parade route.

Feb 17 LSU scientists will be scanning Mississippi River for Mardi Gras beads after Carnival - The Advocate

May 2 Traditional second-lines charged at least $1,000 more than Mardi Gras krewes to parade - NOLA.com