Mardi Gras To Pride: Beaded Necklaces For Every Celebration

Beaded necklaces aren’t just accessories—they’re symbols of celebration, identity, and fun. From the glittering streets of Mardi Gras in New Orleans to the vibrant energy of Pride parades worldwide, bead necklaces have become must-have pieces for partygoers, revelers, and self-expressionists alike.

In this post, we’ll take you through the most popular occasions for wearing beaded necklaces and how to style them to suit the celebration.

Mardi Gras To Pride: Beaded Necklaces For Every Celebration

Colorful Beads For Every Occasion: Pride, Mardi Gras & Beyond

Mardi Gras Magic: Beads, Beads, Beads!

When: February or early March
Colors: Purple (justice), green (faith), and gold (power)

Nothing says Mardi Gras like layers of colorful beads tossed from parade floats or worn proudly by festival-goers. Our purple, gold, and green glass bead necklaces are a top pick for adding that traditional Carnival flair. Go big with multi-strand necklaces or mix in specialty beads like jester hats, masks, or fleur-de-lis charms.

Pro Tip: Use Mardi Gras beaded necklaces as party favors or table decor at your Mardi Gras party for a festive touch.

Pride Parade Style: Show Your Colors

When: June (Pride Month) & local Pride events year-round
Colors: Rainbow or flags representing various identities

Colorful Beaded necklaces are a fun and meaningful way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and express your own identity. From rainbow glass beads to clear iridescent styles that shimmer with every color, these pieces are all about visibility, individuality, and joy.

St. Patrick’s Day: Go Green or Get Pinched

When: March 17
Colors: Green (obviously!)

Celebrate Irish pride and good luck with green colored bead necklaces, shamrock charms, and even beer mug beads for that pub crawl vibe. They're fun, affordable, and great for passing around at parties.

Valentine’s Day & Galentine’s Day: Beads With Heart

When: February 14
Colors: Red, pink, white and clear

Dress up your Valentine's (or Galentine's!) outfit with romantic red and pink beaded party necklaces. Choose glass beads for a more elegant vibe, or go fun and flirty with heart-shaped accents and shiny plastic styles.

Fourth of July & Patriotic Celebrations

When: July 4th
Colors: Red, white and blue

Show off your patriotic pride with red, white, and blue bead strands or star-shaped necklace beads. These are perfect for parades, backyard BBQs, and fireworks shows.

Music Festivals, Concerts & Costume Parties

Beaded necklaces with guitars, disco balls, or neon colors make fantastic accessories for live music events and themed parties. They’re easy to wear, fun to share, and instantly elevate your festival look.