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PENSACOLA, Fla. — More than 30 krewes gathered today for the Krewe of Blues pin and bead festival in downtown Pensacola, where they spent the day competing and swapping pins and beads.

There is ample, free parking and spectators are encouraged to attend. Bring a bag to haul your beads and trinkets home. The fun begins at noon when the featured fun guests open their kiosks.

Dozens of people learned to create their own Turkish mosaic lamp with tiles and beads, using 500-year-old techniques. The event also included Turkish tea and baklava.

The theme for this year's event is “Best Day Ever!” Louisiana’s 2025 float will proudly feature an alligator adorned with beads, carrying a Cajun dance hall and pots of boiled seafood ...

The funding will be allocated through the BEAD program, an initiative aimed at closing the digital divide by expanding internet access in underserved and unserved areas. It will support planning ...