48. The Krewe of Zulu began celebrating in New Orleans parades in 1909. 49. One of the most desired Mardi Gras trinkets from ...

Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, which takes place March 4 ... Many spend their time along parade routes, with their hands raised in the air to catch “throws” — trinkets tossed to spectators by float riders ...

“Mardi Gras is all about having these moments ... typically features hundreds of marching members tossing trinkets such as beads and highly coveted decorated coconuts to spectators.