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KICKOFF TO MARDI GRAS
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What residents are saying about today’s issues
What do you do with the stash of beads you catch for Mardi Gras parades?
LACEY CABILLERO
Houma
“I keep them in my garage. I always say I’m going to ride, but then I never do.”
MARTHA VERDIN
Houma
“I give them to my grandkids. They ride in the children’s parades here every year.”
MATTHEW ALBERT
Thibodaux
“I usually give them to friends or whatever. This year, I sold a few on the Facebook market place.”
OLIVIA GRANIER
Houma
“I don’t keep many. Just the pretty ones. And with those, I usually decorate my Mardi Gras tree.
SARAH WINSTEAD
Houma
“I give them to my husband’s friends. They are all part of a krewe.”
TOM WILLIAMS
Houma
“I don’t usually keep any of my throws. During the parade, I’ll give them to friends near me who may be saving.”
LACEY CABILLERO
Houma
MARTHA VERDIN
Houma
MATTHEW ALBERT
Thibodaux
OLIVIA GRANIER
Houma
SARAH WINSTEAD
Houma
TOM WILLIAMS
Houma
