That's the cry heard all along the parade routes during Carnival. The Krewe of Rex started the tradition in the 1920s with the throwing of inexpensive glass bead necklaces, but over the years people's expectations have risen considerably. No longer content with your basic baubles, the crowd demands quality and diversity.

Here, for your consideration, are some of the best, including an entire section dedicated to beads with food themes, presented in conjunction with the foodmuseum.