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2812 Toulouse St., New Orleans, LA 70119; Phone Number: (504) 482-0000; Mon - Fri: 9:00AM-5:30PM, Sat & Sun: CLOSED Calling all Krewes! Create a float that steals the spotlight with our extensive collection of float- building supplies, available in many colors. Use float sheeting for covering large areas, float drapes for hiding the underside of your float, and float twists for adding accents. Whether you’re going for classic Mardi Check out our mardi gras harness selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our cage bras & harnesses shops. First time riding in a Mardi Gras Parade. 2023 was my first time riding in a Mardi Gras parade, and the whole experience was so much fun! I love all Mardi Gras celebrations, but riding in a parade is special. The best way to ensure you have a great experience is to grab a few friends and take over a float! Kern Studios, the world leader in float creation, has been a part of Mardi Gras history since 1932. Now the family-owned and operated business designs and builds floats for festivals and celebrations all over the world. Stay secure while riding in Mardi Gras with these harnesses! It features adjustable waist belt and attached tether/lanyard to keep you safely fastened to the float while throwing beads. Many krewes require these. 5. After the parade, do not get off the float until it returns to Mardi Gras World. Floats will stop and reorganize after the parade is complete on Tchoup and then proceed to Mardi Gras World. Stay on your float until it is completely stopped. Do not get off for ANY reason. Any rider that gets off the float during the parade will NOT be allowed 1. Choose Your Desired Parade & Float Combination! 2. Select the Pickup & Dropoff Location(only 1 choice for each) 3. Choose The Date Of The Parade (Only One Date) We offer Mardi Gras-themed supplies and materials that are definite must-haves to make your parade float or party even more awesome. Shop now and enjoy the great deals on letter kits, fringes, fleur de lis decors, bench and mask kits, balloon beads and floral sheetings -- they make excellent accents for Masquerade, Carnivale, or New Orleans Mardi Gras Gator New Orleans Style Miniature Super Double-Deck Tandem Mardi Gras Shoebox Parade Float Kit *Pre-Order Only Regular price $89.99 USD Regular price Sale price $89.99 USD Imagine this: You’re clipped to the side of a Mardi Gras float with a three-foot harness (six-feet, if you’re on the second floor). Stacked all around you are bags and bags of beads, pendants, and toys, so while a meter-square area seems like it’s manageable (especially to an archaeologist—meter sq Mardi Gras parades in Jefferson Parish this year will head east — instead of west — along Veterans Memorial the parish is now requiring riders on certain floats to wear safety harnesses. Safety Tips for Mardi Gras Metropolitan Safety Council, Inc. 4200 S I-10 Service Rd W, Suite 140, Metairie, LA 70001 Tele 504-888-7618; Web www.metrosafety.org; Email info@metrosafety.org In a continuing effort to make Mardi Gras parades safer, and requires that the safety harnesses worn by all float riders, as well as truck float riders between the ages of 6 and 12, be Video of dude falling off the float in Argus on Mardi Gras is crazy. The only riders required to wear harnesses are those under 12 years old, those standing on something other than the floor Costumes worn by Mardi Gras float riders and parade participants should be made of flame-retardant materials. All float riders must wear a safety harness. Caution is advised around flambeaus. Parade viewers should use caution when using barbecue pits and open flame cooking devices near large crowds. What’s included in membership varies, but typically includes your costume for the parade and your required mask. It sometimes also includes your required harness you have to wear on the float and sometimes tickets to the ball. Membership for the riding krewes that I’ve gathered information for range from $750-$1,000. Riding on the floats For anyone who has ever wondered how the giant floats featured in Mardi Gras parades are created, Mardi Gras World in New Orleans offers a behind-the-scenes look at the artistry and craftsmanship b But no matter what, the people of this city have always found a way to come together and celebrate. Mardi Gras floats are a symbol of that spirit—a testament to the city's ability to rise above adversity and keep moving forward. The Power of Storytelling. At their core, Mardi Gras floats are about storytelling. Super Bowl House Floats – Celebrate two iconic traditions with a custom Super Bowl-themed house float. Contact Stronghold Studios today to bring your vision to life! Mardi Gras Float Flower Sales – Float flower sales are back with an expanded selection. Visit the Stronghold Studios warehouse at 4429 Bienville Ave., every Friday and Saturday
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