What are they throwing from the floats and why?
They are throwing Beads, Stuffed toys, and various other novelties. Throwing from the floats began sporadically in the 1800’s. These first throws, were often bon bons and other simple treats. People in the crowd, sometimes, threw small bags of flour, as a practical joke, which would burst on you or the float, when they hit. Doing this today will land you in Jail, if caught or somebody tells on you. Note: They don’t need to see you do it, to take you to jail, so please don’t do it.
