LAFAYETTE. La. (
KLFY) — If you attend Saturday’s UL homecoming parade and find yourself with a few too many beads, Arc of Acadiana is here to help.
Arc is partnering with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Office of Sustainability for the 2025 Homecoming Parade to place 15 donation bins along the parade route near Cajun Field for recycling beads.
The white bins featuring Arc of Acadiana and UL Lafayette logos will provide parade goers with an easy and eco-friendly way to give their beads a second life.
All beads will be cleaned, sorted and repackaged by people with disabilities. The process promotes sustainability and also creates employment opportunities, according to Angie Norris, VP and Director of Day Programs of Arc of Acadiana.
“We’re thrilled to partner with UL Lafayette again to keep beads out of landfills while supporting the people we serve,” Norris said.
For more information about Arc of Acadiana’s Bead Drive and donation efforts, click here.
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