This year, a group of Louisiana State University researchers are trying to make Mardi Gras a little bit greener.

Louisiana State University scientists develop biodegradable Mardi Gras beads that blossom into flowers and plant when buried.

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Floats, trucks, and cars drove by sharing the Mardi Gras spirit by throwing beads, stuffed animals, and flowers.