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2656 LePage St., “Birds of Bulbancha” float house, produced by the Krewe of Red Beans’ "Hire a Mardi Gras Artist" program 522 Leontine St. tiki volcano float house 4321 Laurel St., “Queen “The house float tradition is more than decoration—it’s about community, creativity, and keeping the spirit of Mardi Gras alive,” said Coco Darrow, founder of Stronghold Studios. “We’re thrilled to carry this legacy forward while offering new ways for people to celebrate, from house floats to event activations and float flowers.” Hire Stronghold Studios artists to design and create your New Orleans Mardi Gras House Float! From hand-painted art, to custom sculptures and carnival flowers, our local artists can help you create an installation for a House Float of any scale! Mardi Gras parades are rolling down the streets of New Orleans once again, and the city’s one and only “stationary” parade is, too. The Krewe of House Floats (KoHF) was born from the combined creativity of local home- and business-owners, local float makers and artists, and their collective desire to keep one of New Orleans’ most-beloved traditions alive - and COVID-safe - and to Mardi Gras house floats are back. How did the pandemic activity become a city tradition? The house float phenomenon started at the height of the pandemic, when New Orleans was still adapting The house float phenomenon began in 2020, when Mardi Gras parades were canceled due to the pandemic. Determined not to let the season pass quietly, New Orleanians transformed their homes into elaborate floats, bringing the festive spirit to neighborhoods citywide. The official Krewe of Houses has released a comprehensive map that shows the locations of dozens of decorated house floats across the United States. Mardi Gras 2021:Houses are the new parade House Floats were born out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eloquent decorations made by Mardi Gras artists adorned homes when floats could not roll in the streets of New Orleans. As Mardi Gras approached, they shifted their focus to supporting artists and craftsmen who would normally be preparing for parades. Inspired by artist Caroline Thomas, the “Hire a Mardi Gras Artist” project was born. Through donations and a lottery system, the Krewe raised funds to transform houses into vibrant Mardi Gras floats. Forty-five Mardi Gras artists and installation carpenters have been employed to work on 21 sites—“an entire parade” worth of floats, Thomas says—due to be completed by the week before the Float Houses 2022 from Mardi Gras New Orleans. Mardi Gras merch, House float decorations, Vibrant Floral Designs from New Orleans, Louisiana artist, Stephanie K Porche and OMPHOTO.net's Co-Creatives, Sam Hall, Sylvia Looney and Odelle Moore. House Float Flowers Perfect for Home Decor, festive gifts, mardi gras door hangers and seasonal decor. Each Flower is a custom work of art! Mardi Gras house float, 1360 Paris NE, Grand Rapids Michigan, PHOTO COURTESY KAREN DUNNAM.jpg Feb 19, 2021 2021 House "Floats" « back to Gallery. Join Our Newsletter. New Orleans Weather Forecast » Take home more than coconuts! Visit the Mardi Gras Shop. Check it out! Attendees at the Mardi Gras festival in New Orleans were shocked when they saw a parade float themed around Sean Combs, specifically the baby oil that was supposedly so integral to his alleged 7:00 p.m. George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Honoree Parade Following the George P. Mitchell Mardi Gras Award Presentation, this is the first parade to Kick Off Mardi Gras Galveston 2025! This parade is packed with marching bands, dancing squads & tons of energy. New Orleans Residents Are Decorating Their Houses Amid Mardi Gras Cancellation, and It's Amazing. By Emily Weaver. Published on Feb 3, 2021 at 5:35 PM and now it's a Mardi Gras house float 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. Cameos from Dolly Parton, Jeopardy and more. Mardi Gras floats often pay homage to icons in pop culture, whether it’s singers, actors, TV shows or movies, and house floats do just the same. Andrew takes you on a walking tour of the Uptown/Carrolton neighborhood to explore the wonderful house floats that have been popping up for Mardi Gras 2021.
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