Throws we want to catch at Mardi Gras 2026

State of play: The rise of environmentally conscious, reusable throws has resulted in some incredibly thoughtful and useful finds along the parade route in recent years.

• Dish towels Chelsea caught several years ago from Muses, for example, are still in rotation at her house. (They're back this year, too.)
• Carlie enjoys her wearable throws — glass beads, King Arthur hats, Tucks capes, wigs, random headbands — all year.

Here are some throws Mardi Gras krewes have already teased for 2026, and which we hope to snag on the route:

👠 Muses is throwing duck-shaped hair clips, travel jewelry boxes, stadium purses and cute sticky notes.

• Between the lines: Riders can only bring 30 shoes each.

😎 Iris' sunglass game is always very strong, but we're also eyeing a festival blanket and their Hubig's pies.

🚘 Bacchus has socks, shirts, puzzles, kitchen tools and a sunshade for your windshield.

🧢 Thoth has great festival gear, too, with this hat.

🐄 Rex gave us a throw preview that included some beautiful greeting cards, herb-growing kits and fresh coffee from Grounds Krewe.

The intrigue: Krewes have gotten in trouble this year for what they throw and how they throw it.

• Carrollton is doing an internal investigation after some riders aggressively threw beads at officers.
• Then, City Council President JP Morrell on Wednesday said Freret threw branded koozies for a THC drink. It was part of his social media video about "bad behavior" from krewes.
• Freret's captain said he's "embarrassed" after the "unauthorized koozie" was thrown during the parade. Commercials throws are banned.

What's next: Custom throws always get attention after the parades.

• We're already loving this Super Bowl grass people plunger Glitterella made for Tucks. Mardi Grass if you will.
• We can't wait to see what everyone's been crafting.