Southwest Louisiana takes Carnival seriously, and Lake Charles krewes order throws that live up to their courts. Beads, medallions, and doubloons carry the krewe name, the court year, or a sponsor mark down the parade route, in the classic trio or in colors matched to elaborate court themes.
Throws for a Large Southwest Louisiana Carnival
Lake Charles hosts one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations in Louisiana outside New Orleans, with dozens of krewes and a packed calendar of parades, balls, and a downtown children’s parade. Southwest Louisiana takes its costumes and pageantry seriously, so krewes order throws that match elaborate court themes. Riders plan quantities by float so every krewe has enough to toss along the downtown route.
A Costume and Court Tradition
Lake Charles is known for the detail of its Carnival costumes and courts, and throws are part of that presentation. Krewes pair full-color medallions and printed beads with their court colors and themes, and captains often order matching lanyards for royalty and court members. We print court names, years, and emblems so each krewe’s throws look like part of the costume.
Custom Bead Products for Southwest Louisiana Krewes
A Lake Charles court checklist:
- Krewe-name beads in the court’s colors
- Emblem medallions printed edge to edge
- Collector doubloons for the members
- Light-up strands for the evening processions
- Royalty and captain lanyards
- Theme-cut shaped beads
Order Custom Lake Charles Mardi Gras Beads
The bead shop shows the range; (877) 723-2348 turns a design and a date into a quote. Designs also come in through the contact page, with delivery set for Lake Charles, Sulphur, and the surrounding parishes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you match elaborate court colors and themes?
Yes. We print in any custom color and put your court emblem on full-color medallions, so your beads match the detail of a Lake Charles Carnival costume.
Do you print court names and years?
Yes. Your krewe name, court year, and royalty titles print on beads, medallions, and lanyards for the whole court.
How long does production take?
Book a few weeks ahead of the parade and the full court order arrives with time to spare.
