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Mardi Gras revelers greet a float from the Zulu parade at the corner of St. Charles and Canal Streets in New Orleans, La., on Mardi Gras day Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997. (AP Photo/Andrew J. Cohoon, File) Read More. 3 of 16. Meet the family behind the famous Mardi Gras floats. 04:56. TODAY anchors take a tasty whirlwind trip around New Orleans. 08:11. 3rd Hour of TODAY kicks off Mardi Gras in New Orleans. 04:22. Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical. Experience the evolution of Mardi Gras floats, from simple horse-drawn wagons to today’s dazzling, high-tech spectacles. Discover the history behind the magic! Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans. The first recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans took When the Mistick Krewe of Comus presented the first Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans in 1857, it featured only two floats, and they were borrowed from Mobile, Alabama’s New Year’s Eve parade Mardi Gras is synonymous with parades and floats, and the krewes that create them are an integral part of the festivities. Here are some of the most famous krewes and their signature floats: Endymion Everyone has their favorite, but some floats drift into the iconic category. They are the most spectacular floats that stand out as they roll down the parade route. Here are five of our favorites. Krewe of ZULU: Zulu King . The New Zulu King will be riding this year's float for the 2023 season. Dive into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras floats, where history, art, and culture collide in a spectacle of color and creativity. This isn't just a story about parades; it's a journey through time, tracing the evolution of these magnificent moving sculptures. Mardi Gras floats are tractor-pulled structures artists build and design to parade krewes around New Orleans during carnival season. Professional artists use wood, papier-mâché, paint, lights, and glitter to decorate each float to match the parade theme. Mardi Gras revelers greet a float from the Zulu parade at the corner of St. Charles and Canal Streets in New Orleans, La., on Mardi Gras day Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997. (AP Photo/Andrew J. Cohoon, File) Read More. 3 of 16. Meet the family behind the famous Mardi Gras floats. 04:56. TODAY anchors take a tasty whirlwind trip around New Orleans. 08:11. 3rd Hour of TODAY kicks off Mardi Gras in New Orleans. 04:22. Ever since krewes began parading through New Orleans over 100 years ago, parade floats have played a major role in Mardi Gras history. Some floats are elaborate and beautiful, while others are funny and satirical. Experience the evolution of Mardi Gras floats, from simple horse-drawn wagons to today’s dazzling, high-tech spectacles. Discover the history behind the magic! Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans. The first recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans took When the Mistick Krewe of Comus presented the first Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans in 1857, it featured only two floats, and they were borrowed from Mobile, Alabama’s New Year’s Eve parade Mardi Gras is synonymous with parades and floats, and the krewes that create them are an integral part of the festivities. Here are some of the most famous krewes and their signature floats: Endymion Everyone has their favorite, but some floats drift into the iconic category. They are the most spectacular floats that stand out as they roll down the parade route. Here are five of our favorites. Krewe of ZULU: Zulu King . The New Zulu King will be riding this year's float for the 2023 season. Dive into the vibrant world of Mardi Gras floats, where history, art, and culture collide in a spectacle of color and creativity. This isn't just a story about parades; it's a journey through time, tracing the evolution of these magnificent moving sculptures. Mardi Gras floats are tractor-pulled structures artists build and design to parade krewes around New Orleans during carnival season. Professional artists use wood, papier-mâché, paint, lights, and glitter to decorate each float to match the parade theme.
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